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VIZIO
M3D550SL
QUICK
START
GUIDE
FULL HD + 3D
SLIM LED
SMART TV
FULL USER MANUAL AVAILABLE AT VIZIO.COM
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 symptoms, stop watching and take a break for at least thirty minutes before
resuming. If the symptoms are severe or continue even after you have stopped watching 3D content,
consult a doctor.
Take care to monitor children’s watching of 3D content. Children (including teenagers) may be more at
risk of experiencing discomfort while watching 3D content and less likely to report symptoms. Monitor
children’s 3D content viewing and watch for signs of discomfort.
Some viewers may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or strokes when viewing 3D images, even if those
conditions have not been previously diagnosed. If you or anyone in your family has a history of seizures or
strokes, or if you have any other reason to think you or someone under your supervision may be susceptible
to epileptic seizures or strokes, consult a doctor before watching 3D content.
Even if you do not experience any of the above symptoms, take regular breaks from watching 3D
content.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
LED LCD HDTV
Remote Control
with Batteries
This Quick Start Guide
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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:
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New Product Setup
Connecting Your Devices
Technical Problems
And More
Phone: (877) 878-4946 (TOLL-FREE)
Email: techsupport@VIZIO.com
Web: www.VIZIO.com/support
Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday: 5 am TO
Saturday - Sunday: 8 am TO
9
pm (pST)
pm (pST)
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We speak English • Se habla Español • Nous parlons Français
USING THE REMOTE
APP LAUNCHER
Quickly launch the pictured app.
INPUT
Change the currently-displayed input.
POWER
Turn TV on or off.
A/V CONTROLS
INFO
Control USB media player.
Display the info window.
CLOSED CAPTIONS
Open the closed caption menu.
MENU
Display the on-screen menu.
EXIT
ARROW
Navigate the on-screen menu.
Close the on-screen menu.
OK
GUIDE
Display the info window.
Select the highlighted menu option.
BACK
V BUTTON
Open the VIA dock.
Go to the previous on-screen menu.
VOLUME UP/DOWN
Increase or decrease loudness of the audio.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
Change the channel.
MUTE
Turn the audio off or on.
LAST
Return to the channel last viewed.
NUMBER PAD
Manually enter a channel.
DASH
Use with number pad to manually enter
a digital sub-channel. (For example,
18-4 or 18-5.)
3D
Switch the 3D display mode.
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Insert 2 AAA batteries here.
DO NOT COVER THIS AREA
This is the transmitter.
ARROW
Navigate the on-screen menu.
V.I.A. SHORTCUT BUTTONS
Control VIZIO Internet Apps
ALT
Press and hold while pressing another key to
enter a blue character. For example, press
ALT and W to enter a # character.
SHIFT
Press and hold while pressing
another key to enter a capital letter.
INSTALLING THE BASE
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Push the neck up through the bottom of the stand.
Insert and tighten the six (6) screws as shown.
Place the TV face down on a clean, flat surface.
Insert the assembled stand into the bottom of the
TV. Tighten the four (4) screws as shown.
VIZIO RECOMMENDS
Wall mount your new HDTV using the VIZIO XMF1000 Quick Install Slim HDTV Mount.* It utilizes a modern,
smart design to support 32” to 55” TVs up to 100 pounds. Installation is fast, easy, and secure, thanks to a
simple crossbar and hook combination. And because the XMF1000 is only 1” thin, your TV will be the center
of attention, not your mount.
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FIRST-TIME SETUP
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Remove the battery cover by pressing gently on the
arrow and sliding away from the remote.
Connect the power cord to the back of the TV.
Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
Insert the included batteries.
Gently slide the battery cover back into place.
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Back of TV
Coaxial
Cable
Ethernet
Cable
If you have an external antenna or a cable connection
that extends from a wall outlet,
connect it to the TV with an RF/Coaxial cable.
Turn the TV on by pressing the Power button on the
remote.
The Setup App is displayed.
If you have a high-speed internet connection, connect
an Ethernet cable from your modem
or router to the back of the TV as shown.
Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
Home Mode Setup and press OK
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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.
Select the name of your wireless network from the
list of available networks and press OK
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Enter your network key using the on-screen keyboard,
then highlight Connect and press OK
When you are finished, highlight Next and press OK
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Enter your First Name, Last Name, Phone Number,
ZIP Code, and E-mail Address using the on-screen
keyboard.
Answer the on-screen questions about your TV
connection using the Arrow and OK buttons on the
remote.
When you have finished the channel scan, highlight
Exit to Live TV and press OK
Highlight Next and press OK
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The First-Time Setup is complete.
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES
BACK OF TV
Match colored connectors
to colored ports.
Choose ONE connection type for each device.
(Cables are not included.)
Commonly-connected
devices:
• DIGITAL
• HD VIDEO (1080P)*
• HD AUDIO
HDMI CABLE
BEST
Cable or Satellite Boxes
• ANALOG
• HD VIDEO (1080I)*
• STEREO AUDIO
COMPONENT CABLE
BETTER
Blu-ray™ or DVD Players
Match colored connectors
to colored ports.
• ANALOG
• VIDEO (480I)*
• STEREO AUDIO
AV CABLE
GOOD
Game Consoles
* Maximum Resolution
GETTING STARTED WITH VIZIO INTERNET APPS
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Highlighted App
V.I.A.
Press this button to
open the V.I.A. Dock.
Be sure your TV is connected to the Internet.
Use an Ethernet cable or connect wirelessly.
The V.I.A Dock is displayed on the bottom of the
screen.
For the best V.I.A. experience, a high-speed
Internet connection is recommended.
Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight an
app, then press OK to open it.
Your V.I.A Dock has many popular apps pre-loaded, but you can add more at any time.
To discover and add new apps to the Dock, open the Widget Gallery app.
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Highlight Categories and press OK
.
A list of app categories is displayed.
Select a category and browse
through the available apps.
When you’ve found an app you want
to add to the Dock, highlight Add
Widget to My Profile and press OK
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HOW TO VIEW 3D
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You will need:
For the best 3D experience:
• 3D Blu-ray™ player*
• Blu-ray 3D™ disc*
• VIZIO Theater 3D Glasses
• 3D-ready HDMI cable connecting the 3D Blu-ray
player to your 3D HDTV*
• Try to view the TV straight-on, as shown
above. Do not view the TV at an extreme
angle, as some of the 3D effect will be lost.
• Sit at least 8 feet from the TV.
COMPLETE THE 3D EXPERIENCE
VIZIO 3D Blu-ray™ Player with Internet Apps
Whether you’re looking to bring home an intense 3D movie
experience, 1080p Full HD, or dive into online entertainment,
this player delivers.
VIZIO Theater 3D Glasses
VIZIO High Speed HDMI Cables
No matter how many guests you’re
entertaining, you can share your new 3D
world with friends and family. These 3D
glasses are lightweight, comfortable, and
battery-free.
To view 3D or 1080p Full HD content
from your 3D Blu-ray player, you’ll need
to connect it with an HDMI cable. VIZIO
HDMI cables feature a slim design for easy
installation.
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UPGRADE TO POWERFUL DIGITAL AUDIO
The VIZIO Home Theater Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer delivers exceptional audio performance in a new
sleeker, slimmer design - a perfect complement for a 40” HDTV and larger. This powerful sound system is also
remarkably versatile. Its wireless subwoofer fits nearly anywhere in your home theater up to 60 ft. away, and the
sound bar offers either a table-stand or wall-mount option.
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HELP TOPICS
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The on-screen menu has guided setup. Press MENU, then select HELP > Guided Setup.
Select the type of setup you need and press OK. The Setup App will begin.
To reset the TV to factory defaults, press MENU > HELP > Reset TV Settings. Select Yes.
Remember that all of your settings will be lost!
How do I return to the
Setup App?
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Press the VOLUME UP button on the remote or on the side of the TV.
Press the MUTE button on the remote to ensure that mute is off.
Press MENU, then select TV Settings > Audio. Be sure TV Speakers is set to ON.
There is a picture, but
there is no sound.
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Be sure your connected devices are turned on.
Press the INPUT button on the remote and select the input to which your device is
connected (HDMI-1, Composite, Component, etc).
The TV displays
“No Signal.”
There are black/
gray bars on the top/
bottom/sides of the
screen.
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Note that some television channels add black bars to the picture.
Set the TV to Wide or Zoom mode. Press MENU, then select Wide. Highlight Wide or
Zoom and press OK.
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Adjust the video settings of your external device
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Be sure the power cord is securely connected to the AC socket on the TV and to a
working electrical outlet.
There is no power.
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Press the POWER button on the remote or on the side of the TV.
If the above steps do not work, try plugging the power cord into a different outlet.
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COMPLIANCE
FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notice
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference.
FCC warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Caution
Always use an AC/DC power adapter that is properly grounded. Use the AC cords listed below for each area.
Germany: VDE
UK: BASE/BS
Japan: Electric Appliance Control Act
USA: UL
Canada: CSA
LIMITED WARRANTY
ON PARTS AND LABOR
installation and set-up issues or any repairs attempted by anyone other than by a VIZIO
authorized service center. Products with unreadable or removed serial numbers, or requiring
routine maintenance are not covered.This one year limited warranty does not cover Products
sold “AS IS”, “FACTORY RECERTIFIED”, or by a non-authorized reseller.
Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only.
VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new Product against defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year of non-commercial usage and ninety
(90) days of commercial use. If a Product covered by this warranty is determined to be
defective within the warranty period, VIZIO will either repair or replace the Product at its sole
option and discretion.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED
ABOVE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. VIZIO’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL
LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING VIZIO’S
NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGE, OR DEFECTIVE GOODS, WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE
DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT. VIZIO SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF INFORMATION
OR DATA, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG
AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS,
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT
NOTICE.
To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Technical Support via e-mail: TechSupport@VIZIO.
com or via phone at 877 MY VIZIO (877.698.4946) from 6:00AM to 9:00PM Monday through
PRE-AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE SENDING ANY PRODUCT TO A VIZIO
SERVICE CENTER. Proof of purchase in the form of a purchase receipt or copy thereof is
required to show that a Product is within the warranty period.
Parts and Labor
There will be no charge for parts or labor during the warranty period. Replacement parts and
Products may be new or recertified at VIZIO’s option and sole discretion. Replacement parts
and Products are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty or for ninety
(90) days from warranty service or replacement, whichever is greater.
CHECK WWW.VIZIO.COM FOR THE MOST CURRENT VERSION.
Type of Service
Personal Data
Defective Products must be sent to a VIZIO service center to obtain warranty service.
VIZIO is not responsible for transportation costs to the service center, but VIZIO will cover
return shipping to the customer. PRE-AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE SENDING ANY
PRODUCT TO A VIZIO SERVICE CENTER FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
If your VIZIO product is capable of storing personal data and other information, ALL
CONTENTS AND INFORMATION WILL BE DELETED IN THE COURSE OF SOME IN-HOME
AND ALL SHIP-IN WARANTY SERVICE. If this occurs, your product will be restored to you
configured as originally purchased. You will be responsible for restoring all applicable data
and passwords. Recovery and reinstallation of user data is not covered under this Limited
Warranty. In order to protect your personal information, VIZIO recommends that you always
clear all personal information from the unit before it is serviced, regardless of the servicer.
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 the covered Product to the VIZIO
service center.
Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee
Limitations and Exclusions
This policy covers “zero bright pixel” defects for the duration of the limited “ONE YEAR
WARRANTY” on select new product purchases.To determine if this guarantee applies to your
product, refer to the “DETAILS” tab of the model’s product information page (www.VIZIO.
com) or look for the “zero bright pixel” guarantee on the box.
VIZIO’s one-year limited warranty only covers defects in materials and workmanship. This
warranty does not cover, for example: cosmetic damage, normal wear and tear, improper
operation, improper voltage supply or power surges, signal issues, damages from shipping,
acts of God, any type of customer misuse, modifications or adjustments, as well as
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