Vizio Television M801d-A3 User Manual

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To install the base:
1 . It is recommended that two people take part in the base 
installation.   
 
Remove any plastic wrapping from the TV and stand.  
 
Place the TV screen-down on a clean, flat surface. To prevent 
scratches or damage to the screen, place the TV on a soft 
surface, such as carpet, rug, or blanket. 2 . 
Align and slide the neck into the TV base.  
Insert and tighten four(4) [M601d/M701d-A3] or five (5) 
[M801d-A3] Phillips screws into the bottom of the TV   
as shown....

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M801d-a3
3 .  When you are finished, place the TV on a stable, level 
surface
Installing the TV on a Wall
To mount your TV on a wall, you will need a wall mount. Consult 
the information below to find the appropriate mount for your TV 
model:
Installing a TV on a wall requires lifting. To prevent 
injury or damage to the TV, ask someone to help you.
M601d-a3,  M701d-a3, & M801d-a3
Screw Size: M6
Screw Length: 10mm
Hole Pattern: 400mm (V) x 400mm (H) Be sure the mount you choose is capable of...

2Controls and Connections
Ethernet - Connect Ethernet cable from home network. Coaxial - Connect coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or 
antenna.
Optical Audio Out - Connect optical/SPDIF audio device, 
such as home audio receiver.
Stereo Audio Out - Connect RCA audio device, such as 
sound bar. Component/Composite - Connect component or 
composite device. USB - Connect USB thumb drive to play photo, music, 
or video.
HDMI - Connect HDMI device.
REAR PAnEl
HDMI - Connect HDMI device.
Power/Input - Press...

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Front Panel
REMOTE SEnSOR & POWER InDICATOR  
When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor.
FROnT P AnEl  

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remote Control
REMOTE COnTROl
INFO
MENU
GUIDE
BACK
VOL
ENTER CH
3D
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EXITINPUT
LIST
APP lAUnCHER 
Quickly launch the pictured app.
InPUT 
Change the currently displayed input.
Ok 
Select the highlighted option.
A/V COnTROlS 
Control USB media player.
nUMBER P AD 
Manually enter a channel.
MUTE 
Turn the audio off or on.
B AC k 
Go to the previous on-screen menu.
HOT kEy S 
Perform functions within an app. ExIT 
Close the on-screen menu.
V OlUME UP/DOWn 
Increase or decrease loudness...

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Replacing the Batteries
1 . Remove the battery cover.
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.  

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Connecting Your  Devices
ConneCting A DeviCe
* Maximum Resolution
Game Console
Cable/Satellite BoxDVD/Blu-ray Player
Your TV can be used to display output from most devices. 
1 . 
Verify that your device has a video port that matches an 
available port on the TV (HDMI, Component, etc).
2 .  Turn the TV and your device off.
3 .  Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and 
the device.
4 .  Turn the TV and your device on. Set the TV’s input to match 
the connection you used (HDMI-1,...

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HDMi CABLe
HDMI is the intelligent, all-digital interface 
that delivers both dazzling quality and 
unmatched ease of use. HDMI technology 
transmits crystal-clear digital video along with 
multi-channel surround audio. HDMI-connected 
devices have the ability to automatically adjust 
themselves for optimal viewing.
CoMPonent CABLe
Component cables are designed to carry high 
definition video signals along with additional 
audio connections. Colors are delivered with 
color information split up...

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ConneCting An AuDio DeviCe
Home Audio Receiver
VIZIO Sound Bar
Your TV can output sound to an audio device, such as a receiver 
or sound bar. 
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Verify that your device has an audio port that matches an 
available port on the TV (Optical, RCA, etc).
2 .  Turn the TV and your audio device off.
3 .  Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and 
the device.
4 .  Turn the TV and your device on.
BETTER
OPTICAL/SPDIF CABLE• PCM STREAM • DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 CHANNEL • DTS 5.1 CHANNEL
BEST...

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HDMi CABLe
HDMI technology transmits crystal-clear digital 
multi-channel surround audio through a single 
HDMI cable. Audio Return Channel-enabled 
(ARC) TVs allow audio to be sent over an already 
connected HDMI cable, eliminating the need 
for a separate audio cable. See 
Connecting an 
Audio Device - ARC
 on page 15.
oPtiCAL/SPDiF CABLe
Optical/SPDIF cables transmit audio signals as 
pulses of light through a cable made of plastic 
fibers. Audio signals are digitally transmitted 
between...