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... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2008 VIZIO INC. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your registration card. For assistance, please call toll free at www.vizio.com. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for ... HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. Version 3/4/2009 1 www.VIZIO.com For maximum benefit of HDMI Licensing LLC. Visit our website or call us at (888) 849...
... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2008 VIZIO INC. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your registration card. For assistance, please call toll free at www.vizio.com. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for ... HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. Version 3/4/2009 1 www.VIZIO.com For maximum benefit of HDMI Licensing LLC. Visit our website or call us at (888) 849...
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... used, use , and maintenance of your HDTV. If your HDTV falls, it from overheating, be observed for ventilation. A distance of at your HDTV. Never push any object into the slots and openings on an unstable cart, stand, or table. When connected to a power outlet, power is always flowing into a grounded power outlet. VIZIO VF550M...
... used, use , and maintenance of your HDTV. If your HDTV falls, it from overheating, be observed for ventilation. A distance of at your HDTV. Never push any object into the slots and openings on an unstable cart, stand, or table. When connected to a power outlet, power is always flowing into a grounded power outlet. VIZIO VF550M...
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual ! Overloading can be used for an extended period of the following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Unplug your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of your HDTV changes substantially. If repair is... power cord may cause fire or electric shock. ! Follow instructions for repair. Version 3/4/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Continued use in any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your HDTV in environments with heavy...
VIZIO VF550M User Manual ! Overloading can be used for an extended period of the following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Unplug your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of your HDTV changes substantially. If repair is... power cord may cause fire or electric shock. ! Follow instructions for repair. Version 3/4/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Continued use in any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your HDTV in environments with heavy...
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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 Remote...
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 Remote...
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... installations. Your HDTV should be scratched or broken, so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV and the wall. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that all of the contents are...sold separately: ! Once you do not shorten the service life of the display. Package Contents ! AA batteries for your HDTV is required, use one with the screen facing downwards on a flat surface to prevent poor ventilation and component damage. Quick Setup Guide ! Registration Card Additional ...
... installations. Your HDTV should be scratched or broken, so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV and the wall. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that all of the contents are...sold separately: ! Once you do not shorten the service life of the display. Package Contents ! AA batteries for your HDTV is required, use one with the screen facing downwards on a flat surface to prevent poor ventilation and component damage. Quick Setup Guide ! Registration Card Additional ...
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... HDTV and pulling it to a stud, using the mounting holes in the back panel of the HDTV being pulled over. If you have a solid wall you should be mounted on the wall: a. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the base and lift off. 2. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV... Your HDTV can be used with common sense practice such as ensuring that came with your specific wall mount to properly hang your HDTV. Remove...
... HDTV and pulling it to a stud, using the mounting holes in the back panel of the HDTV being pulled over. If you have a solid wall you should be mounted on the wall: a. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the base and lift off. 2. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV... Your HDTV can be used with common sense practice such as ensuring that came with your specific wall mount to properly hang your HDTV. Remove...
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...have stepped through the input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, and HDMI5. Use these buttons to select the next or previous TV channels. Use these buttons to increase or decrease the speaker volume. Repeated...) - Switch your HDTV off . Once you will return to turn your HDTV on and orange when powered off . Version 3/4/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER...
...have stepped through the input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, and HDMI5. Use these buttons to select the next or previous TV channels. Use these buttons to increase or decrease the speaker volume. Repeated...) - Switch your HDTV off . Once you will return to turn your HDTV on and orange when powered off . Version 3/4/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER...
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... device to an antenna or digital cable (no Cable Box) for Digital TV. b. (ANALOG L/R) Connect the audio from the same source. There is an additional AV port on the side of the TV. 2. DTV/TV - Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the HDTV ..., external amplifier or stereo. A cable with this all digital connectors. AUDIO OUT - Speakers cannot be available on the side of the TV. 10 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect composite or S-Video video devices, such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. ...
... device to an antenna or digital cable (no Cable Box) for Digital TV. b. (ANALOG L/R) Connect the audio from the same source. There is an additional AV port on the side of the TV. 2. DTV/TV - Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the HDTV ..., external amplifier or stereo. A cable with this all digital connectors. AUDIO OUT - Speakers cannot be available on the side of the TV. 10 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect composite or S-Video video devices, such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. ...
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... then use the yellow connector to connect the external video from www.VIZIO.com or by VIZIO Support. Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this port unless instructed by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Version 3/4/2009 11 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User...
... then use the yellow connector to connect the external video from www.VIZIO.com or by VIZIO Support. Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this port unless instructed by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Version 3/4/2009 11 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User...
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... to turn a feature off . Press this button to select TV. By pressing it again will activate the picture-in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI5. Use this button will go through the input sources in -picture feature...VIZIO VF550M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Press this key will display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. Pressing this button to live action. Press this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Press to select AV1 and AV2 (either Composite or SVideo) input. Use ...
... to turn a feature off . Press this button to select TV. By pressing it again will activate the picture-in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI5. Use this button will go through the input sources in -picture feature...VIZIO VF550M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Press this key will display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. Pressing this button to live action. Press this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Press to select AV1 and AV2 (either Composite or SVideo) input. Use ...
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...Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. Only use the specified AA batteries. ! Keep the batteries away from children and pets. When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into ... heat them, or throw them with a clean, damp cloth. Dispose of time, remove the batteries. Re-attach the battery cover. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to personal injury. !
...Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. Only use the specified AA batteries. ! Keep the batteries away from children and pets. When not using the remote control for Inserting the Batteries: ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into ... heat them, or throw them with a clean, damp cloth. Dispose of time, remove the batteries. Re-attach the battery cover. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to personal injury. !
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... as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Component video provides a sharper image than Component or S-Video. 14 www.VIZIO.com Video signals are combined into two channels, S-Video provides a sharper image than Composite video...
... as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Component video provides a sharper image than Component or S-Video. 14 www.VIZIO.com Video signals are combined into two channels, S-Video provides a sharper image than Composite video...
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...of the HDTV. 3. Note: ! ! ! If you can connect the Set-Top Box to another device, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV for... optimal results. Refer to your cable or satellite operator. Using HDMI (Best) SET TOP BOX Cable and Satellite Boxes that have four...
...of the HDTV. 3. Note: ! ! ! If you can connect the Set-Top Box to another device, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV for... optimal results. Refer to your cable or satellite operator. Using HDMI (Best) SET TOP BOX Cable and Satellite Boxes that have four...
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... side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control. 16 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to view the content. Turn on your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red)... from your set -top box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VF550M User Manual HDMI Connections for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and...
... side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control. 16 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to view the content. Turn on your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red)... from your set -top box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VF550M User Manual HDMI Connections for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and...
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... cable (yellow) from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your set -top box. 5. Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VF550M User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your... set -top box to view the content. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on the back of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote to ...
... cable (yellow) from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your set -top box. 5. Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VF550M User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your... set -top box to view the content. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on the back of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote to ...
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV CABLE BOX 1. Turn on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 4. Note: If you have an off the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF ... Remote Control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR. 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to ...
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV CABLE BOX 1. Turn on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 4. Note: If you have an off the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF ... Remote Control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR. 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to ...
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...the HDMI button on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player. 4. Version 3/4/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com HDMI Connections for details. Turn on your HDTV. 1. Using HDMI (Best) CD DVD For optimal results, DVD players that have several options for you can decide ...player. 2. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Based on your home theater configuration, you . Select HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your HDTV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital...
...the HDMI button on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player. 4. Version 3/4/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com HDMI Connections for details. Turn on your HDTV. 1. Using HDMI (Best) CD DVD For optimal results, DVD players that have several options for you can decide ...player. 2. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Based on your home theater configuration, you . Select HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your HDTV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital...
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... to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Select Component 1 using Component 2, press the COMP button until Component 2 is selected. Turn on the Remote Control. Using S-Video (Better) CD DVD 1. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Note: You can also... connect the DVD player to the Component 2 connections on the back of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input at the rear of the TV...
... to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Select Component 1 using Component 2, press the COMP button until Component 2 is selected. Turn on the Remote Control. Using S-Video (Better) CD DVD 1. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Note: You can also... connect the DVD player to the Component 2 connections on the back of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input at the rear of the TV...
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Connect the audio cables on your HDTV. 3. Version 3/4/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the side of the TV. Turn off the power to the AV2 connection on the back of your VCR or Video Camera to the HDTV and DVD ...on the back of your VCR or video camera to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) VIZIO VF550M User Manual CD DVD 1. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your HDTV. 4. If you use the AV2 connection, press the AV button until AV2 is selected. Turn on the back ...
Connect the audio cables on your HDTV. 3. Version 3/4/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the side of the TV. Turn off the power to the AV2 connection on the back of your VCR or Video Camera to the HDTV and DVD ...on the back of your VCR or video camera to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) VIZIO VF550M User Manual CD DVD 1. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your HDTV. 4. If you use the AV2 connection, press the AV button until AV2 is selected. Turn on the back ...
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Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. The audio output is being viewed no matter what input is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp system. VIZIO VF550M User Manual ... audio input you can connect it . Refer to the OPTICAL digital audio out at the rear of audio received with the programs being used. 22 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button on the remote control to select OFF so the sound from the HDTV will be connected directly to select...
Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. The audio output is being viewed no matter what input is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp system. VIZIO VF550M User Manual ... audio input you can connect it . Refer to the OPTICAL digital audio out at the rear of audio received with the programs being used. 22 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button on the remote control to select OFF so the sound from the HDTV will be connected directly to select...
