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VIZIO VMT40-55M User Manual 

Table of Contents 

Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 2

 

SECURING WALL MOUNT TO WALL ................................................................... 5

 

Wood Stud Walls ....................................................................................................................................... 5

 

Concrete Walls .......................................................................................................................................... 6

 

ATTACH BRACKETS TO TV .............................................................................. 7

 

ATTACH TV TO MOUNT .................................................................................... 7

 

ATTACH TV TO MOUNT .................................................................................... 8

 

CONNECT CABLES ........................................................................................... 9

 

OPTIONAL: ADJUST UPRIGHT POSITION OF THE TV ...................................... 10

 

ADJUST TILT FOR VIEWING ........................................................................... 11

 

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL....................................................................... 12

 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................................................................ 13

 

Telephone & Technical Support.................................................................................................................. 14

 

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY & INSURANCE............................................... 14

 

 

Important Safety Instructions 

Follow the instructions within this manual and review these safety instructions before 
attempting to install or use this mounting system. 

 

  Manufacturer is not liable for damage or injury caused by incorrect mounting, assembly, or use. 

The TV must not be larger than 60 inches (152cm) and weigh not more than 105 lbs (48 Kg). 

  Attaching a TV that is heavier than the maximum weight specified above may result in instability, 

and possible personal injury. 

  Only attach this mount system on vertical walls as instructed in this installation/user’s manual. 

 

This product is not designed for use in metal stud walls! 

 

  If you have any doubts about the ability of the wall to support the TV and the mounting system, 

contact a qualified contractor. This product contains small items that could be a choking hazard if 
swallowed. Keep these items away from children!  

  Do not run any wires and/or cables near moving parts of this mounting system. 

  Electrical Rating: DC12V, 0.4A 

 

Opening the Package 

Before starting installation, verify that all parts are included and undamaged. If any parts are missing or 
damaged contact customer service at (877) 698-4946. 

IMPORTANT:

 Save the carton and packing material for future shipping. 

 

Tools Needed 

 Stud 

Finder   

 

•   

Phillips screwdriver 

 7/16” 

wrench  

 

•   

Drill with 3/16” (wood) or 1/2” (concrete) drill bit 

  7/16” socket & wrench   

 

 

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www.VIZIO.com

 

Summary of Contents for VMT40-55M

Page 1: ...visit our website at www vizio com or call toll free at 888 849 4623 We recommend you register your wall mount either at our website www VIZIO com or fill out and mail your registration card Purchase...

Page 2: ...is heavier than the maximum weight specified above may result in instability and possible personal injury Only attach this mount system on vertical walls as instructed in this installation user s manu...

Page 3: ...escription Qty Image 1 1 Wall Plate 16 M4 x 30mm 4 2 3 1 ea Brackets 17 M5 x 30mm 4 4 1 Pin 18 M6 x 35mm 4 5 1 Remote Control 19 M8 x 40mm 4 6 1 AC Adapter Jack 20 M4 4 7 1 IR receiver jack 21 M5 4 8...

Page 4: ...VIZIO VMT40 55M User Manual 10 6 5 16 24 M4 M5 4 11 6 Concrete Anchor 25 M6 M8 4 12 4 M4 x 12mm 26 M4 M5 8 13 4 M5 x 12mm 27 M6 M8 4 14 4 M6 x 12mm 28 M6 x 20mm 4 15 4 M8 x 16mm 4 www VIZIO com...

Page 5: ...n of the studs Mark and drill holes 1 Tape the included poster to the wall so the holes align with the studs Use the built in level on the wall plate 1 to make sure the poster is level Put the wall pl...

Page 6: ...masonry bit 2 1 2 deep where indicated Remove the poster Install anchors 1 Install the provided anchors 11 in the holes flush with the wall so that the hinged end faces out Anchor mount to wall 3 Usi...

Page 7: ...r too short can damage your TV Use washer 26 with M4 or M5 hardware only Use washer 27 with M6 or M8 hardware only If the TV has a curved back spacers 24 or 25 may be necessary Use the screws provided...

Page 8: ...tion For safety we recommend having two people lift the TV onto the mount 1 Remove both safety screws from the bottom of each bracket 2 Lift TV onto mount 3 Replace safety screws into bottom of bracke...

Page 9: ...ck 07 into the control box and attach the head of the IR receiver to the bottom of the TV so it is visible from the front 3 Insert one end of the optical cable 08 to the control box and the other end...

Page 10: ...VIZIO VMT40 55M User Manual Optional Adjust upright position of the TV If desired adjust the upright position of the TV by 2 by turning the bottom screw on the motorized bracket 02 10 www VIZIO com...

Page 11: ...User Manual Adjust Tilt for Viewing Tighten the pin 04 into P1 for maximum tilt of 6 P2 for maximum tilt of 9 STORE for full 13 tilt down and to store the pin UP to hold the TV up 5 Version 6 23 2009...

Page 12: ...he Auto Mode is functional In Auto Mode the program will automatically tilt down the TV when the TV is turned ON and return the TV to the upright position when the TV is turned OFF During operation th...

Page 13: ...support the overweight TV Program may be malfunctioning Reset to factory setting by pressing RESET button on the remote control 05 Refer to Using the Remote Control TV does not automatically tilt down...

Page 14: ...y further responsibility or obligation Insurance VIZIO will repair or replace up to a maximum of 10 000 00 at its option any component television projector monitor or screen which is damaged by a VIZI...

Page 15: ...y also have other rights which may vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations may not apply to you Thi...

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