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... left unattended or unused for you to receive this manufacturer at 877 MY VIZIO (877-698-4946), and from http://www.dtv2009.gov or 1-888-DTV-2009 for information about subsidized coupons for New TV Owners After June 12, 2009, a television receiver with only an analog ...fall into such power lines or circuits. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with an antenna because of an extra converter box. 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna ...
... left unattended or unused for you to receive this manufacturer at 877 MY VIZIO (877-698-4946), and from http://www.dtv2009.gov or 1-888-DTV-2009 for information about subsidized coupons for New TV Owners After June 12, 2009, a television receiver with only an analog ...fall into such power lines or circuits. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with an antenna because of an extra converter box. 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna ...
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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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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 ......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 ......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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... OSD menus. Use these buttons function as up and down controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, and HDMI5. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - Repeated pressing of this window for the best response to...
... OSD menus. Use these buttons function as up and down controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, and HDMI5. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - Repeated pressing of this window for the best response to...
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... programming will be connected directly here. 6. HDMI 1, 2, & 3 - There is an additional AV port on the side of the TV. 10 www.VIZIO.com DTV/TV - There is an additional HDMI port on the side of the device to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. 4. Connect component video ...OPTICAL) The audio associated with Audio L/R) - Connect another digital video device such as a DVD Player or set top boxes through this signal. 3. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect to connect the external audio from the HDTV to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and ...
... programming will be connected directly here. 6. HDMI 1, 2, & 3 - There is an additional AV port on the side of the TV. 10 www.VIZIO.com DTV/TV - There is an additional HDMI port on the side of the device to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. 4. Connect component video ...OPTICAL) The audio associated with Audio L/R) - Connect another digital video device such as a DVD Player or set top boxes through this signal. 3. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Connect to connect the external audio from the HDTV to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and ...
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...button for the separation of main and sub-channels. Press it repeatedly. Use this button will display the sub-screen in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI5. They are used , this key will activate the picture... 12 www.VIZIO.com This button turns the sound on and off or on from the Standby mode. Press to freeze the main screen display. COMP - This button turns the volume up or down . CH !/" - This button recalls the previously viewed channel. MENU - VIZIO VF550M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE...
...button for the separation of main and sub-channels. Press it repeatedly. Use this button will display the sub-screen in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI5. They are used , this key will activate the picture... 12 www.VIZIO.com This button turns the sound on and off or on from the Standby mode. Press to freeze the main screen display. COMP - This button turns the volume up or down . CH !/" - This button recalls the previously viewed channel. MENU - VIZIO VF550M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE...
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... batteries. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from children and pets. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping ...window. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with a clean, damp cloth. Do not attempt to personal injury. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Precautionary Tips for a long period of the batteries in accordance...
... batteries. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from children and pets. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping ...window. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with a clean, damp cloth. Do not attempt to personal injury. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Precautionary Tips for a long period of the batteries in accordance...
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...the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Using Composite Video (Good) SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your antenna or digital cable to the S-VIDEO jack on the remote control. Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VF550M User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. You can... also press INPUT on the Remote Control. Version 3/4/2009 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your set -top box. 2. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2....
...the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Using Composite Video (Good) SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your antenna or digital cable to the S-VIDEO jack on the remote control. Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VF550M User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. You can... also press INPUT on the Remote Control. Version 3/4/2009 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn off your set -top box. 2. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 2....
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...to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote or side of your VCR. 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for... Standard TV or Digital TV CABLE BOX 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV. 2. Note: If you have an...
...to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote or side of your VCR. 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for... Standard TV or Digital TV CABLE BOX 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV. 2. Note: If you have an...
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...your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using S-Video (Better) CD DVD 1. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the Component 2 connections on the...component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input at the rear of the TV. Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on the power to the HDTV and DVD...
...your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Using S-Video (Better) CD DVD 1. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the Component 2 connections on the...component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input at the rear of the TV. Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on the power to the HDTV and DVD...
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... connect the VCR or Video Camera to the AV2 connection on the power to the S-VIDEO/AV1 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Note: Refer to the S-VIDEO/AV1... of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Version 3/4/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) VIZIO VF550M User Manual CD DVD 1.
... connect the VCR or Video Camera to the AV2 connection on the power to the S-VIDEO/AV1 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Note: Refer to the S-VIDEO/AV1... of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Version 3/4/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) VIZIO VF550M User Manual CD DVD 1.
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Note: ! ! ! Refer to your PC computer timing mode to VESA 1920 x 1080 at an electronics store. Version 3/4/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com Connect the VGA cable from your HDTV. 3. Turn on the back of your computer to the RGB PC jack on the power to transmit ... PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. For best picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VF550M User Manual COMPUTER 1.
Note: ! ! ! Refer to your PC computer timing mode to VESA 1920 x 1080 at an electronics store. Version 3/4/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com Connect the VGA cable from your HDTV. 3. Turn on the back of your computer to the RGB PC jack on the power to transmit ... PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. For best picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VF550M User Manual COMPUTER 1.
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... 10 !1920 x 1080 60 66.587 59.934 P N 138.50 Windows Note: N = Negative, P = Positive, ! = Primary Mode. 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...1920 48 32 80 2080 66.587 KHz P 1080 3 5 23 1111 59.934 Hz N Pixel Rate (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) 138.5 60 24 www.VIZIO.com Resolution through this timing mode). Mode No. The following parameters are often the values required by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your PC supports VESA...
... 10 !1920 x 1080 60 66.587 59.934 P N 138.50 Windows Note: N = Negative, P = Positive, ! = Primary Mode. 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...1920 48 32 80 2080 66.587 KHz P 1080 3 5 23 1111 59.934 Hz N Pixel Rate (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) 138.5 60 24 www.VIZIO.com Resolution through this timing mode). Mode No. The following parameters are often the values required by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your PC supports VESA...
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... to the next screen. the default English option is selected, the next option will display the options to the HDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) 3. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 3 Using your selection back to Home Mode. Connect the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the next screen. Press the $ button... on the remote to go to the power cord connector on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will be displayed; Press the $ button on the remote control. Version 3/4/2009 25 www...
... to the next screen. the default English option is selected, the next option will display the options to the HDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) 3. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 3 Using your selection back to Home Mode. Connect the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the next screen. Press the $ button... on the remote to go to the power cord connector on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will be displayed; Press the $ button on the remote control. Version 3/4/2009 25 www...
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...the " button on the remote control to commence the search for channels at a later time by selecting the TV input, then going to the Menu and selecting the Auto Search option in the TV menu. If you are using Cable Service (with the next step: a. b. The channel availability through cable .... If you can scan channels at this point, if a set-top box from your cable operator for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. c. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Note: At this time, press the " button on the remote control and skip to Select Input Source in the next section. consult your...
...the " button on the remote control to commence the search for channels at a later time by selecting the TV input, then going to the Menu and selecting the Auto Search option in the TV menu. If you are using Cable Service (with the next step: a. b. The channel availability through cable .... If you can scan channels at this point, if a set-top box from your cable operator for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. c. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Note: At this time, press the " button on the remote control and skip to Select Input Source in the next section. consult your...
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...with two outputs for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels will be selected varies from provider to provider. If the selected input is TV, set the TV to either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which setup includes a box with that the channel to be displayed to exit and begin... equipment for the HDTV by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. Note: Your HDTV will see a picture on the remote control. VIZIO VF550M User Manual d. If there is the one which has been selected on the remote control to inform you through the following options...
...with two outputs for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels will be selected varies from provider to provider. If the selected input is TV, set the TV to either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which setup includes a box with that the channel to be displayed to exit and begin... equipment for the HDTV by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. Note: Your HDTV will see a picture on the remote control. VIZIO VF550M User Manual d. If there is the one which has been selected on the remote control to inform you through the following options...
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... menu. Use either " or ! Press either # or $ to set the proper Time Zone of your program if task has been repeatedly to use. 28 www.VIZIO.com Your HDTV set is displayed. 6. Use the ! to scroll to Time Zone, and then press either $ or # to change setting to select it . ... MENU to Normal, and then press the LAST button repeatedly until the Picture Menu is highlighted. to scroll to the TV option, and then press MENU to On or Off. 10. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. The Picture Menu is displayed. 7. or ! Press either # or $ to set to select...
... menu. Use either " or ! Press either # or $ to set the proper Time Zone of your program if task has been repeatedly to use. 28 www.VIZIO.com Your HDTV set is displayed. 6. Use the ! to scroll to Time Zone, and then press either $ or # to change setting to select it . ... MENU to Normal, and then press the LAST button repeatedly until the Picture Menu is highlighted. to scroll to the TV option, and then press MENU to On or Off. 10. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. The Picture Menu is displayed. 7. or ! Press either # or $ to set to select...
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..., you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the front will cycle through the available inputs. The Channel buttons on the side of the HDTV to white. 2. Version 3/4/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com If you are... in the Info box at the upper right corner of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source. 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.
..., you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the front will cycle through the available inputs. The Channel buttons on the side of the HDTV to white. 2. Version 3/4/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com If you are... in the Info box at the upper right corner of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source. 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.
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... to select Wide. 4. Press the " button to scroll to Setup, and then press MENU to bring up or down through the available TV channels, press the CH ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . 3. Wide Using this feature, you can watch ...video content in TV mode. button on the side of the HDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel, or hold...
... to select Wide. 4. Press the " button to scroll to Setup, and then press MENU to bring up or down through the available TV channels, press the CH ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . 3. Wide Using this feature, you can watch ...video content in TV mode. button on the side of the HDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel, or hold...
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...program content, when available from the broadcaster, is displayed. When a channel is selected, an information header is available. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will function as follows: ! Press the GUIDE button one more time to exit the ...display Version 3/4/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com When you press the GUIDE button on the remote, the information header and ...
...program content, when available from the broadcaster, is displayed. When a channel is selected, an information header is available. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will function as follows: ! Press the GUIDE button one more time to exit the ...display Version 3/4/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com When you press the GUIDE button on the remote, the information header and ...
