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... (877) 668-8462 or e-mail us to protect your new VIZIO VF550M television purchase. These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. BRAVO, VIZIO AND THE V LOGO AND WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your investment beyond the standard warranty...
... (877) 668-8462 or e-mail us to protect your new VIZIO VF550M television purchase. These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. BRAVO, VIZIO AND THE V LOGO AND WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your investment beyond the standard warranty...
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... may result in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug (a plug with your HDTV. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may be of sufficient magnitude to... off the power before operating your HDTV. If your HDTV. Keep these openings are provided for cleaning your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com Slots and openings in the literature accompanying your HDTV. The power cord must be sure these instructions in the housing. Do...
... may result in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug (a plug with your HDTV. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may be of sufficient magnitude to... off the power before operating your HDTV. If your HDTV. Keep these openings are provided for cleaning your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com Slots and openings in the literature accompanying your HDTV. The power cord must be sure these instructions in the housing. Do...
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... cause fire or electric shock ! o The performance of your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Version 3/4/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Any other cables are unplugged before moving your HDTV. This will protect your HDTV. !.... Incorrect polarities may cause fire or electric shock. ! o Your HDTV is damaged, the internal components may cause fire or electric shock. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual ! If repair is exposed to qualified service personnel. ! If water penetrates into your HDTV in fire or electric shock. ! When your HDTV ...
... cause fire or electric shock ! o The performance of your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Version 3/4/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Any other cables are unplugged before moving your HDTV. This will protect your HDTV. !.... Incorrect polarities may cause fire or electric shock. ! o Your HDTV is damaged, the internal components may cause fire or electric shock. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual ! If repair is exposed to qualified service personnel. ! If water penetrates into your HDTV in fire or electric shock. ! When your HDTV ...
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...processing digital broadcasts, making it easier for you to receive this manufacturer at 877 MY VIZIO (877-698-4946), and from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable... http://www.DTV.gov or this type of signal without the need of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to -analog converter boxes. FCC Bulletin for digital-to provide some...
...processing digital broadcasts, making it easier for you to receive this manufacturer at 877 MY VIZIO (877-698-4946), and from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable... http://www.DTV.gov or this type of signal without the need of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to -analog converter boxes. FCC Bulletin for digital-to provide some...
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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 Control ...12...
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 Control ...12...
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Standard Definitions...52 Index ...56 6 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Picture Mode...33 Auto Adjust...33 Backlight ...33 Brightness ...33 Contrast ...33 Color...34 Tint ...34 Sharpness...34 Advanced Video...34 Reset Picture Mode ...35 ......36 Equalizer ...36 Balance ...36 SRS TSHD...36 Digital Audio Out ...37 Speakers...37 Analog Audio Out...37 Lip Sync ...37 Reset Audio Mode ...37 TV Menu...38 Tuner Mode...38 Auto Search ...38 Partial Channel Search ...38 Skip Channel...38 MTS...38 Time Zone...39 Daylight Saving ...39 Channel Info...
Standard Definitions...52 Index ...56 6 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Picture Mode...33 Auto Adjust...33 Backlight ...33 Brightness ...33 Contrast ...33 Color...34 Tint ...34 Sharpness...34 Advanced Video...34 Reset Picture Mode ...35 ......36 Equalizer ...36 Balance ...36 SRS TSHD...36 Digital Audio Out ...37 Speakers...37 Analog Audio Out...37 Lip Sync ...37 Reset Audio Mode ...37 TV Menu...38 Tuner Mode...38 Auto Search ...38 Partial Channel Search ...38 Skip Channel...38 MTS...38 Time Zone...39 Daylight Saving ...39 Channel Info...
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...inquire about 244W (AVG). The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Setting Up Your HDTV ! Avoid installing your HDTV are sold separately: ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully ... without protective padding. Power cord ! Wall mounts ! VIZIO VF550M ! VIZIO remote control VR2P ! AA batteries for future shipping. This may compromise the integrity of the contents are included. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV is in a level, landscape...
...inquire about 244W (AVG). The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Setting Up Your HDTV ! Avoid installing your HDTV are sold separately: ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully ... without protective padding. Power cord ! Wall mounts ! VIZIO VF550M ! VIZIO remote control VR2P ! AA batteries for future shipping. This may compromise the integrity of the contents are included. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV is in a level, landscape...
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... off. 2. Attach one of the upper wall mounting holes on the wall, use a lag bolt, again using a washer under the screw head. 8 www.VIZIO.com If you have a drywall finish attach it onto themselves. 1. b. Read the instructions that children (or adults) do not climb up, grabbing the top ... screw head. ! Attaching the safety strap When your HDTV is not mounted on the back of the HDTV, using a washer under the nut. 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 the...
... off. 2. Attach one of the upper wall mounting holes on the wall, use a lag bolt, again using a washer under the screw head. 8 www.VIZIO.com If you have a drywall finish attach it onto themselves. 1. b. Read the instructions that children (or adults) do not climb up, grabbing the top ... screw head. ! Attaching the safety strap When your HDTV is not mounted on the back of the HDTV, using a washer under the nut. 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 the...
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... activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Once you will return to select the next or previous TV channels. Use these buttons to the previous menu level. VOL + / - - VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- Repeated pressing of this button will return to the remote signal. If a submenu is active...
... activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Once you will return to select the next or previous TV channels. Use these buttons to the previous menu level. VOL + / - - VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- Repeated pressing of this button will return to the remote signal. If a submenu is active...
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...port on the side of the TV. 10 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect to connect the external audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 7. VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for Digital TV. Connect the video and audio ... game. There is an additional AV port on the side of the device to the L+R AUDIO here. For digital TV stations in your home theater system. HDMI 4 - For users who want to connect to an external device, such as a DVD multimedia player or set top boxes through this signal...
...port on the side of the TV. 10 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect to connect the external audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 7. VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for Digital TV. Connect the video and audio ... game. There is an additional AV port on the side of the device to the L+R AUDIO here. For digital TV stations in your home theater system. HDMI 4 - For users who want to connect to an external device, such as a DVD multimedia player or set top boxes through this signal...
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...connectors to connect the external audio from the same source, and then use the yellow connector to connect the external video from www.VIZIO.com or by VIZIO Support. Service - Connect the secondary source for component video devices such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through ... COMPONENT2. 2. Do not insert any device into this all digital connector. 4. Connect the secondary source for purchase from the same source. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for composite video devices, such as a VCR, camcorder, or video game.
...connectors to connect the external audio from the same source, and then use the yellow connector to connect the external video from www.VIZIO.com or by VIZIO Support. Service - Connect the secondary source for component video devices such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through ... COMPONENT2. 2. Do not insert any device into this all digital connector. 4. Connect the secondary source for purchase from the same source. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for composite video devices, such as a VCR, camcorder, or video game.
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...this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. VOL !/" - Press again to return to select Component 1 or Component 2 inputs. VIZIO VF550M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - COMP - They are used as value settings when the slide bar is in PIP Mode. This button recalls the previously ...channel 28-2 would be repeated. - (DASH) - Press it has been highlighted. !"# $ -These buttons are used to turn a feature off . TV - Press this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. AV - Press the button to select a feature after it again to return to turn...
...this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. VOL !/" - Press again to return to select Component 1 or Component 2 inputs. VIZIO VF550M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - COMP - They are used as value settings when the slide bar is in PIP Mode. This button recalls the previously ...channel 28-2 would be repeated. - (DASH) - Press it has been highlighted. !"# $ -These buttons are used to turn a feature off . TV - Press this button for the separation of main and sub-channels. AV - Press the button to select a feature after it again to return to turn...
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... cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. ! If the TV responds erratically to the left and right, 20° up and down. Do not take the ...with a clean, damp cloth. Wipe it . Dispose of the batteries in accordance with fresh batteries. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from children and pets. Do not...! Do not subject the remote control to transmit the commands. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Re-attach the battery cover....
... cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. ! If the TV responds erratically to the left and right, 20° up and down. Do not take the ...with a clean, damp cloth. Wipe it . Dispose of the batteries in accordance with fresh batteries. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from children and pets. Do not...! Do not subject the remote control to transmit the commands. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Re-attach the battery cover....
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The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to receive digital broadcasts. Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (... as Component video. Combining the video signals into one channel, thus making the image less sharp than Component or S-Video. 14 www.VIZIO.com Good (analog) S-Video (AV1) - Composite (AV1 & 2) - VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connect an antenna or directly to cable to the most commonly used for...
The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to receive digital broadcasts. Connection Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital) Best (... as Component video. Combining the video signals into one channel, thus making the image less sharp than Component or S-Video. 14 www.VIZIO.com Good (analog) S-Video (AV1) - Composite (AV1 & 2) - VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connect an antenna or directly to cable to the most commonly used for...
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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 product or consult your cable ... digital display for details. 1. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Cable lengths up to the HDMI output of your set-top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF...
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 product or consult your cable ... digital display for details. 1. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Cable lengths up to the HDMI output of your set-top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF...
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Turn on the remote control. 16 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on your HDTV. 3. Using a HDMI... of the product or consult your HDTV and set -top box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VF550M User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio...remote or side of your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI SET TOP BOX 1. Press COMP on...
Turn on the remote control. 16 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on your HDTV. 3. Using a HDMI... of the product or consult your HDTV and set -top box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VF550M User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio...remote or side of your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI SET TOP BOX 1. Press COMP on...
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... set -top box. 5. Turn on the remote control. You can also press INPUT on your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Version 3/4/2009 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV and set -top box. 5. You can also press INPUT on the back of the HDTV. 3. Using Composite Video (Good) SET... your set -top box to the AV jack (yellow) on the back of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to view the content. Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VF550M User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off the power to view the content. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) SET TOP BOX 1....
... set -top box. 5. Turn on the remote control. You can also press INPUT on your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Version 3/4/2009 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your HDTV and set -top box. 5. You can also press INPUT on the back of the HDTV. 3. Using Composite Video (Good) SET... your set -top box to the AV jack (yellow) on the back of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to view the content. Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VF550M User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off the power to view the content. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) SET TOP BOX 1....
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...off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of your antenna or cable to the "Antenna In" connector on the Remote Control. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using ...Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV CABLE BOX 1. Note: If you have an ...
...off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of your antenna or cable to the "Antenna In" connector on the Remote Control. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using ...Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV CABLE BOX 1. Note: If you have an ...
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... red) from the DVI audio output jacks on the DVD player to the adjacent HDMI 4 L and R AUDIO jacks on the Remote Control. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for DVD Players with DVI CD DVD 1. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to ...to the HDMI 2 input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player. 5. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input...
... red) from the DVI audio output jacks on the DVD player to the adjacent HDMI 4 L and R AUDIO jacks on the Remote Control. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for DVD Players with DVI CD DVD 1. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to ...to the HDMI 2 input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player. 5. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input...
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Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. 20 www.VIZIO.com Using S-Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output...the HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the S-VIDEO jack on the side of the TV. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your HDTV. 3. Select AV1 using Component 2, press the COMP button until Component 2 is selected. ..., or directly by pressing the COMP button on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1.
Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. 20 www.VIZIO.com Using S-Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output...the HDTV. 4. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the S-VIDEO jack on the side of the TV. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your HDTV. 3. Select AV1 using Component 2, press the COMP button until Component 2 is selected. ..., or directly by pressing the COMP button on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1.