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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners...4 Package Contents ...7 Setting Up Your HDTV...7 Wall Mounting your HDTV ...8 Attaching the safety strap ...8 CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 9 Front Panel...9 Side Panel Controls...9 Rear Panel Connections ...10 Right-Side Panel Connection ...11 VIZIO...25 Select Input Source ...27 Fine Tuning the picture...28 Watching a TV Program ...29 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...30 Program Information ...31 CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED ADJUSTMENT OF...
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners...4 Package Contents ...7 Setting Up Your HDTV...7 Wall Mounting your HDTV ...8 Attaching the safety strap ...8 CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 9 Front Panel...9 Side Panel Controls...9 Rear Panel Connections ...10 Right-Side Panel Connection ...11 VIZIO...25 Select Input Source ...27 Fine Tuning the picture...28 Watching a TV Program ...29 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...30 Program Information ...31 CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED ADJUSTMENT OF...
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Use this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. MUTE - LAST - If the OnScreen Display (OSD) menu is being used as value settings when the slide bar is shown on the screen and option settings to turn the TV on . The...the previously viewed channel. This button turns the volume up or down . CH !/" - Pressing this button will go through the input sources in -picture feature. SWAP - Press again to return to select a channel or enter a password. NUMBER BUTTON PAD - Use these buttons to live action. ...
VIZIO VF550M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Use this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. MUTE - LAST - If the OnScreen Display (OSD) menu is being used as value settings when the slide bar is shown on the screen and option settings to turn the TV on . The...the previously viewed channel. This button turns the volume up or down . CH !/" - Pressing this button will go through the input sources in -picture feature. SWAP - Press again to return to select a channel or enter a password. NUMBER BUTTON PAD - Use these buttons to live action. ...
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...HDTV. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VF550M User Manual COMPUTER 1. Turn on the remote or side of your HDTV. 3. Connect the VGA cable from your computer to the HDTV and Computer. 5. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from the computer through RGB PC, set your PC computer user ...manual for more information about the video output requirements of your HDTV. For best picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Turn off the power to transmit audio from your...
...HDTV. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VF550M User Manual COMPUTER 1. Turn on the remote or side of your HDTV. 3. Connect the VGA cable from your computer to the HDTV and Computer. 5. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from the computer through RGB PC, set your PC computer user ...manual for more information about the video output requirements of your HDTV. For best picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Turn off the power to transmit audio from your...
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... questions on how to set this connection using the following parameters are often the values required by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to have the 1920 x 1080 resolution display through this timing mode). The following timing 136.5MHz. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Preset PC ...Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the ...
... questions on how to set this connection using the following parameters are often the values required by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to have the 1920 x 1080 resolution display through this timing mode). The following timing 136.5MHz. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Preset PC ...Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the ...
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... button on the remote control. If the service being used is TV, set the TV to exit and begin watching TV. Use the remote control that came with that the channel to be displayed to inform you will see a picture on the remote control to either channel 3 or channel 4 matching... tuner, or satellite receiver. If the selected input is the one which has been selected on the HDTV. Version 3/4/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual d. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for details. When finished, the Complete screen will display the television station or ...
... button on the remote control. If the service being used is TV, set the TV to exit and begin watching TV. Use the remote control that came with that the channel to be displayed to inform you will see a picture on the remote control to either channel 3 or channel 4 matching... tuner, or satellite receiver. If the selected input is the one which has been selected on the HDTV. Version 3/4/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual d. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for details. When finished, the Complete screen will display the television station or ...
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. The Picture Menu is displayed. 6. to scroll to the TV option, and then press MENU to use. 28 www.VIZIO.com Your HDTV set is displayed. 7. Use the ! or ! Press the # button to Standard and then press the LAST button repeatedly until the Picture Mode is highlighted. Press either $ or # to...
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. The Picture Menu is displayed. 6. to scroll to the TV option, and then press MENU to use. 28 www.VIZIO.com Your HDTV set is displayed. 7. Use the ! or ! Press the # button to Standard and then press the LAST button repeatedly until the Picture Mode is highlighted. Press either $ or # to...
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b. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you begin watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. c. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing...by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the remote control will cycle through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you wish to see a picture. The VIZIO logo on the remote, control will change the channel. If you have selected the correct video ...
b. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you begin watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. c. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing...by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the remote control will cycle through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you wish to see a picture. The VIZIO logo on the remote, control will change the channel. If you have selected the correct video ...
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... source. the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you want to and adjust all settings. Press either # or $ to the settings, even after the TV is displayed, ... main menu options vary depending on the side of the HDTV to select one of the TV to your program if adjustments have additional submenus, i.e. Picture (Picture Adjust) ! Setup (Global Settings) 3. Once the menu option is turned off. Press the MENU button on the remote ...
... source. the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you want to and adjust all settings. Press either # or $ to the settings, even after the TV is displayed, ... main menu options vary depending on the side of the HDTV to select one of the TV to your program if adjustments have additional submenus, i.e. Picture (Picture Adjust) ! Setup (Global Settings) 3. Once the menu option is turned off. Press the MENU button on the remote ...
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...(white level) of the picture. Brightness The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. Contrast The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. Version 3/4/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com or " on the side of the HDTV to adjust the setting. 4. Picture menu options: Picture Mode Choose from Custom, ...the horizontal position of the picture. Auto Adjust The Auto Adjust, Size, Position, and Fine Tune options only appear when a computer is too high the picture will be able to your HDTV. or CH " on the remote control or CH ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Picture Menu 1. Press the MENU...
...(white level) of the picture. Brightness The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. Contrast The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. Version 3/4/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com or " on the side of the HDTV to adjust the setting. 4. Picture menu options: Picture Mode Choose from Custom, ...the horizontal position of the picture. Auto Adjust The Auto Adjust, Size, Position, and Fine Tune options only appear when a computer is too high the picture will be able to your HDTV. or CH " on the remote control or CH ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Picture Menu 1. Press the MENU...
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Color Color adjusts the amount of elements in the picture. In most cases, the default middle position is the setting for television broadcasting. It does not produce detail that may also be displayed showing the advanced functions available for a realistic appearance. Backlight Control Set...is the "warmness" or "coolness" of the white areas of brightness in the picture will look at the established setting for a customized setting. 34 www.VIZIO.com The easiest way to set a preset calibrated for a white point to look too light. Advanced Adaptive Luma ...
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Color Color adjusts the amount of elements in the picture. In most cases, the default middle position is the setting for television broadcasting. It does not produce detail that may also be displayed showing the advanced functions available for a realistic appearance. Backlight Control Set...is the "warmness" or "coolness" of the white areas of brightness in the picture will look at the established setting for a customized setting. 34 www.VIZIO.com The easiest way to set a preset calibrated for a white point to look too light. Advanced Adaptive Luma ...
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... Effect option. Film runs at 24 frames per second (fps), TV runs at 60 fps. A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to detect what film mode it enables 3:2 pull down and will be reset. Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to Off may cause a jerky image. If it is horizontal... type of the scene while suppressing the halo effect sometimes observed with ME/MC processing. Choose from Off, Precision and Smooth. Version 3/4/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com Setting Film Mode to factory default. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Film Mode Choose Off or Auto.
... Effect option. Film runs at 24 frames per second (fps), TV runs at 60 fps. A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to detect what film mode it enables 3:2 pull down and will be reset. Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to Off may cause a jerky image. If it is horizontal... type of the scene while suppressing the halo effect sometimes observed with ME/MC processing. Choose from Off, Precision and Smooth. Version 3/4/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com Setting Film Mode to factory default. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Film Mode Choose Off or Auto.
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...Note: When SRS TSHD is ON, Equalizer adjustments are 120 Hz, 500Hz, 1.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz. 1. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Audio Menu 1. Press either ! Once the menu option is set to be displayed showing the levels for different frequencies. on the remote control or CH ! A new menu will be adjusted...the setting. 6. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to select the options in the Equalizer sub-menu, press the MENU button or the # button. Note: The Equalizer adjustment will only be shown on the side of the TV and the Picture ...
...Note: When SRS TSHD is ON, Equalizer adjustments are 120 Hz, 500Hz, 1.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz. 1. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Audio Menu 1. Press either ! Once the menu option is set to be displayed showing the levels for different frequencies. on the remote control or CH ! A new menu will be adjusted...the setting. 6. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to select the options in the Equalizer sub-menu, press the MENU button or the # button. Note: The Equalizer adjustment will only be shown on the side of the TV and the Picture ...
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...Press MENU to highlight the "To" and "From" selection. Press either ! The TV will be scanned using the CH! Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the TV and the Picture menu will search for TV channels that are missing after the auto search process, a partial channel search can be ... side of the HDTV to adjust the setting. 6. Press the MENU button on the remote control. or CH " on the remote control or VOL + or VOL - or " on the remote control or CH ! or CH" buttons. Press either ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual TV Menu If Initial Setup was cancelled when ...
...Press MENU to highlight the "To" and "From" selection. Press either ! The TV will be scanned using the CH! Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the TV and the Picture menu will search for TV channels that are missing after the auto search process, a partial channel search can be ... side of the HDTV to adjust the setting. 6. Press the MENU button on the remote control. or CH " on the remote control or VOL + or VOL - or " on the remote control or CH ! or CH" buttons. Press either ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual TV Menu If Initial Setup was cancelled when ...
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..., press either $ or # on the remote control or CH ! The default is displayed in a small window (sub screen). To select the options in -Picture) Your TV features PIP mode so you can also select Español or Français. In POP mode the main screen and sub-screen are...that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control or CH ! or " on the remote control. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on top...
..., press either $ or # on the remote control or CH ! The default is displayed in a small window (sub screen). To select the options in -Picture) Your TV features PIP mode so you can also select Español or Français. In POP mode the main screen and sub-screen are...that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control or CH ! or " on the remote control. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on top...
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... ! ! ! Plug another electrical device to the power outlet to verify that may be set to off. If you are set to SAP, or the speakers are using cable connected directly to the TV or an antenna, scan for assistance by calling 1-877MYVIZIO (1-877-698-4946) or e-mail.... Control buttons do not work . ! ! ! If your HDTV still fails to perform as expected, contact VIZIO for channels from the Tuner menu in Picture Menu. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If your HDTV fails or the performance changes significantly, follow the troubleshooting steps below to resolve...
... ! ! ! Plug another electrical device to the power outlet to verify that may be set to off. If you are set to SAP, or the speakers are using cable connected directly to the TV or an antenna, scan for assistance by calling 1-877MYVIZIO (1-877-698-4946) or e-mail.... Control buttons do not work . ! ! ! If your HDTV still fails to perform as expected, contact VIZIO for channels from the Tuner menu in Picture Menu. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If your HDTV fails or the performance changes significantly, follow the troubleshooting steps below to resolve...
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...button on your HDTV is securely connected to the HDTV. Check the connections of the channel may be low. If you are set correctly. The audio may be connected to match your computer. Pixel defects within industry specifications are using an antenna, the signal ...better than old TV so you will always be noticeably inferior to a window. The picture has abnormal ! the screen. ! Standard, analog TV will see a distorted picture or ! Check the connections of the channel may be connected to the AC socket. Make sure your HDTV may be low. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Problem...
...button on your HDTV is securely connected to the HDTV. Check the connections of the channel may be low. If you are set correctly. The audio may be connected to match your computer. Pixel defects within industry specifications are using an antenna, the signal ...better than old TV so you will always be noticeably inferior to a window. The picture has abnormal ! the screen. ! Standard, analog TV will see a distorted picture or ! Check the connections of the channel may be connected to the AC socket. Make sure your HDTV may be low. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Problem...
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...Box or HD Satellite Set-Top-Box Receiver. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Gross Weight 104.2 lbs Certifications CSA, CSA-US, FCC ,Bets-7, AV Safety certificate 60065 Compliances Energy Star 3.0. The file may change without notice or obligation. High-Definition Television (HDTV): The best quality picture, wide screen (...in a 16x9 or 4x3 display and Dolby digital surround sound. 480P is more about the analog to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by most DVD players. HDTV provides 900,000-2.1 million pixels. Integrated HDTV: An HDTV that is the quality of receiving and ...
...Box or HD Satellite Set-Top-Box Receiver. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Gross Weight 104.2 lbs Certifications CSA, CSA-US, FCC ,Bets-7, AV Safety certificate 60065 Compliances Energy Star 3.0. The file may change without notice or obligation. High-Definition Television (HDTV): The best quality picture, wide screen (...in a 16x9 or 4x3 display and Dolby digital surround sound. 480P is more about the analog to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by most DVD players. HDTV provides 900,000-2.1 million pixels. Integrated HDTV: An HDTV that is the quality of receiving and ...
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Index Accessories 7 Adjustments Selecting the Screen Size 52 Stepping through TV Channels 30 Volume 9, 30 Advanced Adaptive Luma 34 Advanced Adjustments 32 Advanced Video adjustments 34 Attaching the safety strap 8 Audio adjustments 33 Audio ... Block 42 DTV Rating 43 US Movie Rating 43 US TV Rating 42 Picture Menu adjustments 33 Picture Mode adjustments 33 PIP (Picture-in-Picture 39 Precision Option 35 Real Cinema Mode 35 Remote 12 Batteries 13 Range 13 Reset All Settings 44 Reset Picture Mode 35 Resetting the System 44 RGB Connecting your PC ...
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Index Accessories 7 Adjustments Selecting the Screen Size 52 Stepping through TV Channels 30 Volume 9, 30 Advanced Adaptive Luma 34 Advanced Adjustments 32 Advanced Video adjustments 34 Attaching the safety strap 8 Audio adjustments 33 Audio ... Block 42 DTV Rating 43 US Movie Rating 43 US TV Rating 42 Picture Menu adjustments 33 Picture Mode adjustments 33 PIP (Picture-in-Picture 39 Precision Option 35 Real Cinema Mode 35 Remote 12 Batteries 13 Range 13 Reset All Settings 44 Reset Picture Mode 35 Resetting the System 44 RGB Connecting your PC ...