2019 M-Series
™
Quantum
Product Guide
This is the M-Series
™
Quantum.
Quite simply the best TV at this price. We've designed it to be super
smart with features that you'll actually use, along with breathtaking
picture quality that rivals any other TV in this class.
We do it by cutting out the junk, and instead, focusing only on what
really matters. This is the latest technology made simpler,
for you, for us, for everyone.
Yours truly,
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Experience a world of extraordinary color with the all-new VIZIO M-Series Quantum 4K
HDR Smart TV. The rst in its class to utilize cutting-edge quantum dot technology,
the M-Series Quantum delivers cinematic color intensity as more than one billion shades of
colors jump to life.
UltraBright 400 produces bright, detailed highlights at up to 400 nits of peak brightness,
while VIZIO’s powerful Active Full Array
®
backlight oers up to 20 local dimming zones,
resulting in deep black levels with stunning detail and contrast.
Featuring VIZIO’s SmartCast
™
3.0 with Chromecast built-in, streaming, controlling,
and sharing your favorites has never been easier. And every M-Series Quantum makes
a great smart home companion, with voice control support for Google Assistant and
Amazon Alexa. Coming this summer, every M-Series Quantum TV will receive an update
to enable Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support.
With a breathtaking picture and brilliant streaming solutions—the M-Series is the perfect
entertainment centerpiece for any home.
Our Most Colorful M-Series
™
Ever
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Product Features
SmartCast
™
3.0
All of your favorite entertainment in one place
UltraBright 400
More detail in highlights and lowlights
Clear Action
®
360
Superior motion clarity with 120Hz Eective Refresh Rate and backlight scanning
Quantum Color
Cinematic intensity with over one billion shades of colors
Works with Apple HomeKit
*
Perfect smart home companion, hands-free voice control with Apple Siri
Works with Apple AirPlay 2
*
Stream, control, and share with iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers
Works with Google Assistant
Perfect smart home companion, hands-free voice control with Google Assistant
Automatic Free Updates
Free software updates that add new features and apps
Chromecast Built-in
Stream and share from your phone or Chrome browser
built-in
C
Works with Amazon Alexa
Perfect smart home companion, hands-free voice control with Amazon Alexa
WatchFree
™
Free & unlimited TV with over 100 channels
Superior 4K HDR
With support for Dolby Vision
™
, HDR10 and HLG
Active Full Array
®
—up to 20 local dimming zones
Deeper black levels for stunning depth and contrast
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*Coming Summer 2019
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Extraordinary Color
VIZIO’s next-generation Quantum Color delivers cinematic color intensity as more than one
billion shades of colors jump to life. With VIZIO Quantum Color, viewers can experience
every hue and tone with impeccable accuracy, for a nuanced picture that stays true to the
creator’s vision.
*Color dened as the color volume measured using Dolby’s MDC (millions of distinguishable colors) specication that factors the range of colors and
luminance levels; standard 4K HDR TV features rec709 color, up to 300 nits of brightness and no local dimming.
Quantum Color
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+160%
Standard
4K UHD TV
M-Series
Quantum
65%
More*
P-Series
Quantum
115%
More*
P-Series
Quantum X
165%
More*
80% of Rec2020
QUANTUM DOT
COLOR
Deeper shades
of black
with more local
dimming zones
Luminous
shades of color
from powerful
peak brightness
Standard 4K TV
TM
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Picture of Perfection
To further enhance High Dynamic Range picture performance, the all-new M-Series
™
Quantum uses powerful full array local dimming to push the boundaries of color, clarity, and
contrast in every scene.
Active Full Array
®
Up to 20 local dimming zones intelligently
adjusts the backlight to match what’s on the
screen, resulting in deeper black levels with
stunning depth and contrast.
UltraBright 400
Up to 400 nits of peak brightness delivers
brighter highlights that more accurately
reproduces nuances in every picture, revealing
ne details that may get lost in light or dark
areas of an image.
Dolby Vision
™
HDR
A superior HDR standard for 4K video, capable
of displaying a wider spectrum of colors and
detail. This TV includes HDR10 and HLG content
support as well.
4K Ultra HD
With over 8 million pixels—4 times the resolution
of 1080p—enjoy every scene in breathtaking
detail and crystal clear clarity.
Superior Picture Quality
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Our Smartest TV Ever
The VIZIO SmartCast 3.0 is the one-stop smart TV solution that brings you more of the
entertainment you love, all in one place. Browse favorites like Netix and Hulu right on the TV
or enjoy free & unlimited TV from 100 channels with VIZIO WatchFree™. Thanks to Chromecast
built-in and Apple AirPlay 2
*
, streaming, controlling, and sharing from your phone or laptop
to the TV has never been easier — no extra streaming devices or remotes needed.
All-New SmartCast
™
3.0
Automatic Updates4K Streaming
4K
HDR
SmartCast Home Apple AirPlay 2
*
Chromecast built-in Voice Control
Free & Unlimited TVSmart Home Ready
*Coming Summer 2019
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Endless Entertainment
Finding great content and streaming high-quality 4K HDR video is incredibly easy with
SmartCast Home. Quickly browse your favorite apps in your own customized app row, or
nd a new movie with the universal search function. We constantly expand our app oerings
and will continue to partner with providers to bring you more of what you love.
SmartCast Home
SM
1. App Launcher—customize your app row with your favorites
2. Universal Search—easily nd content from popular apps like Prime Video, Hulu, and VUDU
3. Content Catalogs—switch between dierent types of entertainment
4. Help Tools—get support help on topics like how to set up voice control
5. Content Discovery—browse new, popular, and free content across dierent apps
6. Launch SmartCast Home—push the V-key on your remote
7. App Buttons—launch popular apps with a push of a button
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SmartCast Mobile
™
App
Download the VIZIO SmartCast Mobile app and turn your smartphone
into a touchscreen remote.
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Stream & Share to Your TV
Stream music, videos, photos, presentations, and web pages using Apple AirPlay 2
*
and
Chromecast built-in. Now you can easily turn your VIZIO TV into an extension of your mobile
device or laptop.
Connect your devices to
the same Wi-Fi network.
Open any AirPlay/Chromecast-
enabled app/website, or
mirror your entire screen.
Tap the stream button
to send content to your
VIZIO SmartCast™ TV.
How to Stream to Your TV
Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in
• Stream content from your favorite apps to the TV.
• Share all your photos and videos on the big screen.
• Screen mirror your laptop or mobile device on the TV.
*Coming Summer 2019
Watch Game of Thrones
®
on with a subscription.
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Take Control with Your Voice
Every M-Series™ Quantum makes a great smart home companion, with voice control support
for Siri
*
, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Power on your TV, stream apps, and much
more with simple hands-free voice control.
Voice Control Support
*Coming Summer 2019
Alexa, turn on the Living
Room TV.
Alexa, mute the
bedroom TV.
Alexa, switch to HDMI-1
on TV.
Hey Siri, play Mission Impossible
in the Family Room.
Hey Siri, play some Jazz music.
Hey Siri, turn on the Living
Room TV.
Hey Google, turn on my TV.
Hey Google, stream Our
Planet from Netix to TV.
Hey Google, raise the
volume to 20.
TIP: To make the most of voice control
capabilities, enable Quick Start Mode
when setting up your TV.
For more details on how to set
up voice control, see page 27.
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Free & Unlimited TV
VIZIO WatchFree takes your cord-cutting entertainment experience one step further! With
the simple press of a button, enjoy free streaming TV with over 100 channels to choose from,
including exclusive content —news, movies, sports, comedy, music and more. A built-in
on-screen guide makes finding something to watch easier than ever.
And it’s all FREE – no fees, no subscriptions, or logins!
• Easy navigation—nd something new to watch with the intuitive on-screen guide.
• Free movies—1000’s of free icks from major studios like Paramount and Warner Brothers.
• Online TV content—favorites from CNET, IGN, Anime all Day, Fail Army and the Onion.
• No logins, subscriptions or transactions fees.
WatchFree
TM
Press the
INPUT button
and select
WatchFree
- or -
Select the
WatchFree
app from
SmartCast
Home
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Designed with All the Details
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Modern base
with precision
micro texture
Ultra slim bezel
design
Sleek, black
aluminum legs
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Specications
M437 M507 M557 M657
DESIGN
Size 43” 50” 55” 65”
PICTURE QUALITY
Quantum Color • • • •
Active Full Array
®
• • • •
Local Dimming Zones 12 16 16 20
UltraBright (Peak Brightness) 400 400 400 400
Dolby Vision/HDR10/HLG • • • •
Ultra HD Resolution • • • •
Spatial Scaling Engine
™
• • • •
Clear Action
®
360 360 360 360
Eective Refresh Rate 120Hz 120Hz 120Hz 120Hz
VIZIO SMARTCAST™
SmartCast
™
3.0 • • • •
Chromecast built-in • • • •
Apple AirPlay 2
*
• • • •
802.11ac Dual-band Wi-Fi • • • •
HDR Video Streaming Support • • • •
VOICE SUPPORT
Apple HomeKit Compatible • • • •
Google Assistant Compatible • • • •
Amazon Alexa Compatible • • • •
HDMI PORTS 4 4 4 4
*Coming Summer 2019
HDMI 1-4
Version HCDP 2.2, HDMI v2.0b (600MHz)
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Learn More
Here’s a helpful list of resources to support your product review:
How to Use Google Home—youtu.be/JEVnEDxaaAk
Use Google Home to stream your favorite entertainment.
How to Chromecast—youtu.be/pobfrI7RQVI
Stream entertainment right from your mobile device.
How to set up your VIZIO Smart TV—youtu.be/OAqxy889Ndo
Get up and running in no time.
How to Optimize Picture Quality—youtu.be/vZDsOYC9vkU
Adjust the picture for a variety of viewing conditions.
How to Pair Amazon Alexa—youtu.be/YokWcnYHL0U
Use Amazon Alexa to stream your favorite entertainment.
For Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit—vizio.com/apple
Sign up for our beta program.
VIZIO's YouTube Channel—youtube.com/VIZIO
Access how-to videos and more.
2019 VIZIO M-Series
™
Quatum 4K HDR Smart TV—youtu.be/RmAx9a3fHWU
See our latest promo video on the M-Series Quatum TV.
M
SmartCast
™
3.0—youtu.be/QQOinP6RuEg
Your one-stop smart TV solution that brings you more of what you love.
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Support Information
*SMS/MMS messages only. Message and data rates may apply. U.S. only.
Phone
(855) 833-3221
Website
support.vizio.com
Text Message*
(205) 301-3729
Award-winning Customer Service
VIZIO’s product support and customer service team has been recognized for its
excellence with over 100 Stevie
®
Awards. Friendly help with your VIZIO can be found
7 days a week by calling or clicking:
Product Warranty
VIZIO provides a warranty to the original purchaser of a new product against defect in materials and
workmanship for a period of one 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 unit at its sole option and discretion. For complete details, visit www.VIZIO.com.
To obtain warranty service, contact VIZIO Customer Support by going to support.vizio.com and
selecting Contact Us. You can also call Customer Support at (855) 209-4106.
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.
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About VIZIO
VIZIO’s mission is to deliver the ultimate entertainment experience through our community of connected
consumers. Through our connected entertainment platform, VIZIO is transforming the way consumers
discover and experience content. Since our founding in California in 2002, VIZIO has built an industry-
leading brand of products, including televisions, sound bars and other devices. VIZIO is a leading HDTV
company, and America’s #1 Sound Bar Brand
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in America. VIZIO product leadership is highlighted by a
number of industry reviews and awards; the 2018 collection was the most awarded in company history.
The 2018 VIZIO SmartCast E-, P-, and P-Series Quantum TVs earned Reviewed.com Editors’ Choice awards.
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VIZIO’s 2018 P-Series earned Wirecutter, a New York Times company’s “Best LCD/LED TV,” and the P-Series
Quantum earned their “Alternate Pick.”
3
The 2019 P-Series Quantum X has already received a Best of CES
2019 award from both CNET4 and Digital Trends.
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The SB3621n-E8 sound bar still holds a 9.1 score and
an Editor’s Choice from CNET.
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They also described the SB36512 Home Theater Sound System with Dolby
Atmos as “Excellent,” awarding it 4 out of 5 stars.
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Wirecutter
8
similarly named VIZIO’s SB46514 Home
Theater Sound System with Dolby Atmos as the “Best Sound Bar,” while they named the SB3651 sound
bar their “Best Budget Pick."
For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit www.VIZIO.com.
© 2019 VIZIO, Inc. VIZIO, the V Logo, VIZIO SmartCast and other terms and phrases are trademarks or registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. All other
trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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Source: The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Weekly Retail Tracking Service, Sound Bars, Based on Units, Feb. 4, 2018 – Apr. 6, 2019
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Visit Reviewed.com for full reviews for the VIZIO SmartCast P-Series Quantum (published: July 25, 2018), VIZIO SmartCast P-Series (published: July
15, 2018) and VIZIO SmartCast E-Series (published: August 21, 2018)
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Visit Wirecutter.com for the Best LCD/LED TV (published: August 31, 2018)
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Visit cnet.com for the Best of CES 2019
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Visit digitaltrends.com for the Best of CES 2019
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Visit CNET.com for the full VIZIO SB3621 review (published August 21, 2017)
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Visit CNET.com for the full VIZIO SB36512 review (published April 5, 2019)
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Visit Wirecutter.com for the full article (published September 11, 2018)
