User manual Television
USING THE REMOTE

Replacing the Batteries
1. Push the bottom of the battery compartment and lift battery cover to open.
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 and click to close.

In many places batteries cannot be thrown away or discarded with household waste. Please ensure you properly dispose of your batteries consistent with the laws and/or regulations where you live.
WARNING: Keep the remote control batteries away from children. It may cause choking and/or lead to a fire or chemical burn if mishandled. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Replace only with batteries of the correct type.
TIP: When needed, VIZIO recommends replacing the batteries that came with this remote with two, new Duracell ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries. 
Before you begin the first-time setup:
• Your TV should be installed and the power cord should be connected to an electrical outlet.
• If you have a wireless network, have the network password ready.
• If you are connecting to your network with an Ethernet cable, connect it to the Ethernet port on the TV.
The first time you turn on the TV, the on-screen instructions will guide you through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use:

1. Choose your language.Pressing the CC button will enable TTS (text-to-speech) functionality.

2. Choose home use.

3. Choose your country.

4. Choose your Wi-Fi network and enter the password.

5. Name your TV.

6. Scan for channels.

7. Accept the Terms & Conditions.

8. View and accept VIZIO Viewing Data Policy.
Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu .
To open the on-screen menu, press the MENU button on the remote.
From this menu, you can:

To open the on-screen menu:
1. Press the MENU button on the remote.
2. Use the Navigation buttons to highlight a menu option, and press the OK button to select that option.
TIP: While navigating the on-screen menu, you can press the BACK button at any time to return to the previous menu screen.
External devices, such as DVD players, Blu-ray players, and video game consoles, can be connected to your TV. To use one of these devices with your TV, you must first change the input source using the input menu.
To change the input sources:
1. Press the INPUT button on the remote. The input menu is displayed.
2. Use the Navigation buttons or the INPUT button on the remote to highlight the input you wish to view. The corresponding inputs are named on the back of your TV.
3. Press OK or release the INPUT button. The selected input is displayed.

The underlined input on the left is the current input selected. Inputs may vary by TV.
TIP: You can change the input names that appear on the Input menu to make your devices easy to recognize. See Renaming Devices on the Input Menu on page 22.
Your TV can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions.
To adjust the picture mode settings: Menu > Picture > Picture Mode
1. Use the Navigation buttons on the remote to highlight Picture Mode, then use the Left/Right Navigation buttons to change the picture mode:
TIP: If you save changes to the setting for a picture mode, an asterick will appear after its name. See Saving a Custom Picture Mode on page 12.
2. To manually change each of the picture settings, use the Up/Down Navigation buttons on the remote to highlight that picture setting, then use the Left/Right Navigation buttons to adjust the setting:

Adjusting the Color Temperature
Adjusting the color temperature changes the white balance of the picture.
To adjust the color temperature: Menu > Picture > Color Temperature
Use the Navigation buttons on the remote to highlight a color temperature preset and then press OK.

Changing the Picture Aspect Ratio
To change the screen aspect ratio: Menu > Picture > Picture Aspect
Use the Navigation buttons to highlight the aspect ratio you wish to view.
Your TV can display images in different modes:
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.

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) and Stretch mode is only available for high definition TV (720p/1080i/1080p).
Adjusting Advanced Picture Settings
To adjust advanced picture settings: Menu > Picture > Advanced Picture
Use the Navigation buttons to highlight the setting you wish to adjust, then press the Left/Right Navigation buttons to change the setting:

− Signal Noise: Reduces background picture noise when viewing analog sources. This function helps to correct "speckle" noise with a slight reduction in sharpness.
− Block Noise: Reduces the side effects of digital compression such as "blocking" and noise on sharp edges. The High setting will cause a slight reduction in sharpness.
− Contour Smoothing: Removes visible contour noise without loss of the complex detail.
− Game Low Latency: Reduces video delay (lag) when gaming. When set to Auto and Automatic Low Latecy Mode (ALLM) is detected, ALLM will apply for the duration of the game.
− Game HDR: Optimizes picture quality for HDR game.
To adjust the audio settings: Menu > Audio
Use the Navigation buttons to highlight the setting you wish to adjust, then press Left/Right Navigation buttons to change the setting:
− To hear talk back when Talk Back function is enabled, digital audio out must be set to PCM.

TIP: You must select Digital for audio with more than two channels (e.g., 3.0, 5.0, or 5.1).
TIP: Your connected sound bar or audio receiver must support eARC in order to receive uncompressed audio. Check your device's user manual for more information.
Your TV is Internet-ready, featuring both an Ethernet port and built-in high-speed wireless internet.
TIP: If your TV is connected to a network with an Ethernet cable, you will not see the wireless network connection menu. You must unplug the Ethernet cable to set a wireless network connection.
Connecting to a Wireless Network
To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is being broadcast: Menu > Network > Choose your network > Enter in the password > Connect

To forget a saved network: Highlight a saved wireless access point > OK > Forget
If you do not see your wireless network displayed, click on: More Access Points > Highlight your wireless network > Enter in the password > Connect
Changing the Manual Setup Settings
Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Manual Setup feature. The security settings on your router may require you to enter the TV's MAC address.
To change advanced network settings: Menu > Network > Manual Setup > DHCP > Off
1. Use the Navigation and OK buttons to adjust each setting:
2. Use the Navigation buttons on the remote to highlight Save and press OK.

To find the TV’s MAC address: Menu > Network > Manual Setup
You can find your TV's MAC address at the bottom of the list. The MAC addresses for the connections in use are displayed:
Connecting to a Hidden Network
To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is not being broadcast: Menu > Network > Hidden Network > Enter the Access Point Name > Connect > Enter in the password
Testing Your Network Connection
To test your network connection: Menu > Network > Test Connection

You can use the TV’s Channels menu to:

Scanning for TV Channels
The TV may need to scan for channels before it can display programs and their associated information. A channel scan is required for free over-the-air channels (using an antenna) and cable channels from an out-of-the-wall connection (without a cable box). Moving the TV to an area with different channels requires the TV to scan for channels again.
To perform an Auto Channel Scan: Menu > TV Channels > Find Channels
Wait until the channel scan is 100% complete. Highlight Done and press OK.
• If the channel scan is canceled, the channels that were already discovered are retained.

To perform a New Channel Scan: Menu > TV Channels > Find New Channels
A New Channel Scan saves the current channel map and scans for additional channels.
Skipping Channels
After a channel scan is completed, you may find that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably. There may also be some channels you do not want to view. You can remove these channels from the TV’s memory with the Skip Channel feature.
To remove a channel:
1. From the TV CHANNELS 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 Navigation buttons on the remote to highlight the channel and press OK. A
appears to the right of each channel you select.

Using Parental Controls
The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from displaying certain channels or programs unless a PIN is used.
Accessing the Parental Controls Menu
To access the Parental Controls menu you must first set up a system PIN: Menu > TV Channels > Parental Controls > Enter in PIN
TIP: to set a custom PIN code, see Setting a System PIN Code on page 24.
The Parental Controls menu only appears when:
TIP: Other devices have their own parental control settings.
Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings
To manage program content according to its rating, you must first enable the Program Rating feature.
To enable or disable the Program Rating feature: Menu > TV Channels > Parental Controls > Locks > Off/On
Locking and Unlocking Channels
When a channel is locked, it cannot be accessed. Locking a channel is a good way to prevent children from viewing inappropriate material.
To lock or unlock a channel: Menu > TV Channels > Parental Controls > Channel Locks
Highlight the channel you want to lock or unlock and press OK.
• When a channel is locked, the Lock icon appears
locked. The channel is not accessible unless the system PIN is entered.
• When a channel is unlocked, the Lock icon appears
unlocked.
Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating
A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant for a variety of audiences (some for children and some for adults). You might not want to block the channel completely using a channel lock, but you can block certain programs from being viewed.
You can use the TV’s Rating Block feature to block content based on its rating.
To block or unblock content by its rating:
1. From the Parental Controls menu, highlight the content type you want to adjust and press OK:
2. For each rating type you want to block or unblock, use the Navigation buttons to highlight the rating type and press OK.
locked. Content with this rating and all higher ratings cannot be viewed.
unlocked. Content with this rating and all lower ratings can be viewed.Using the System menu, you can:

Changing the On-Screen Menu Language
Your TV can display the on-screen menu in different languages.
To change the on-screen menu language: Menu > System > Menu Language
Highlight your preferred language (English, Español, or Français) and press OK.

Setting the Time
To ensure the correct time is displayed when you press the INFO button, set the TV’s time zone: Menu > System > Time > Time Zone
To turn Daylight Saving Time on or off:
1. Highlight Daylight Saving Time and press OK. The Daylight Saving Time menu is displayed.
2. Choose On if it is currently Daylight Savings Time, Off if it is Standard Time, or Auto to have the system automatically detect Daylight Savings Settings.
To change Time Format:
1. Highlight Time Format and use the Left/Right Navigation buttons to change between a 12-hour format or 24-hour format.
Changing the TV Name
Naming your TV helps differentiate it from other cast devices you may have in your home.
To edit your TV name: Menu > System > TV Name > Enter a Name

Renaming Devices on the Input Menu
You can rename the inputs to make them easier to recognize on the Input menu. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the HDMI-1 input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player.”
See Changing the Input Source on page 7.
To change the name of an input: Menu > System > Input Name
To enter a custom name:
TIP: The current input you are on will be the input name you are changing. You cannot change every input (i.e. WatchFree or SmartCast inputs).
To Hide an Input from the List: Menu > System > Hide from Input List
Adjusting the Power Mode
Your TV is set to Eco Mode by default. When the TV is powered off, the Eco Mode setting uses less than 0.5W of power. Quick Start Mode enables your display to power on faster and also to turn on when powered from another device (such as when you are casting onto the TV).
To switch between Eco Mode and Quick Start Mode: Menu > System > Power Mode
Highlight either Eco Mode or Quick Start Mode and press OK.
You can use the TV’s Admin & Privacy menu to restore the TV to its factory default settings as well as access other administrative settings.
Using the ADMIN & PRIVACY menu, you can:

Viewing System Information
To view technical data and status information about your TV and network connection: Menu > Admin & Privacy > System Information
Checking for System Updates
To check for a system update: Menu > Admin & Privacy > Check for Updates
If an update is found, the TV will ask to confirm the update. If no update is found, the screen will note The TV is up-to-date.
Performing a Soft Power Cycle
A soft power cycle forces the TV to turn off then on again.
Menu > Admin & Privacy > Soft Power Cycle > OK
Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings
All of the on-screen menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults.
To restore the TV to its factory default settings: Menu > Admin & Privacy > Reset to Factory Settings
1. If you set a system PIN code, enter it now.
2. The TV displays, “Select Reset to restore all TV settings to factory defaults."
3. Highlight Reset and press OK.
4. Wait for the TV to turn off. The TV will turn back on shortly afterward and the setup process will begin.
What is SmartCast Home?
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.
How to Launch SmartCast Home
Begin streaming with SmartCast Home by:
• Press the SmartCast Home button
on your remote.
—or—
• Select SmartCast from the list of inputs.
What you can do with SmartCast Home

With SmartCast Mobile, you can:
What is WatchFree?
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 live TV channels to choose from – 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.
What you can do with WatchFree
How to Launch WatchFree
To launch and begin watching entertainment offered on WatchFree:
• Press the WatchFree button
on your remote.
—or—
• Select WatchFree from the list of inputs.

Note: Not available in Canada.
The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB flash drive to your TV and play music, video, or photos.

Preparing Your USB Drive to Play USB Media
To display USB media, you must first save your videos onto a USB flash drive:
Displaying USB Media
To display your USB media:
—or—
3. Select USB from the bottom streaming icons on the SmartCast Home™ page.
TIP: You can display your photos in Fullscreen. Select the photo, press OK, then highlight Fullscreen and press OK.
Removing the USB Drive from the TV
To safely remove your USB flash drive from the TV:
WARNING: Do not remove the USB drive while the TV is on. Doing so may damage the drive.



The remote is not responding.
The TV displays “No Signal.”
There is no power .
The power is on, but there is no image on the screen.
The sound is flat or dialog is not audible.
Where do I find information on the accessibility features of this product and other VIZIO products?
How do I stream apps like Netflix to my VIZIO SmartCast® TV?
The colors on the TV don’t look right.
The image quality is not good.
The picture is distorted.
The TV image does not cover the entire screen.
The TV has pixels (dots) that are always dark.
The buttons on the remote aren’t working.
There is no sound.
I see “noise” or static on the screen.
When I change input source, the TV image changes size.
How do I download the VIZIO SmartCast Mobile™ App?
How do I change the Inputs?
How do I connect to my Wi-Fi network?
How do I exit Demo Mode?
How do I watch Cable/Antenna TV channels?
Some of my Channels are missing.
How do I disable/enable Viewing Data?
The television will not turn on using Alexa or Google Assistant.
How do I know I am getting 4K resolution or HDR content such as Dolby Vision?
Reference file: Vizio M506x-H9 M-Series 50" Class (49.5" diag) 4K HDR Smart TV
Series: M-Series
Additionally, the document applies to other Vizio models: M586X-H1, M706X-H3