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... of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories. dba V, Inc. and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Version 3/4/2009 1 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your HDTV. Thank you register your VIZIO HDTV either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill out and mail your registration card. We recommend you for your new...
... of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories. dba V, Inc. and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Version 3/4/2009 1 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your HDTV. Thank you register your VIZIO HDTV either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill out and mail your registration card. We recommend you for your new...
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is sufficient for cleaning your HDTV. Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner for the installation, use, and maintenance of ... power company. ! Always use caution when moving your HDTV from the type of the cabinet are not sure of the type of your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com Do not install your HDTV to smoke or moisture may form in a safe place for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of important operating and...
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is sufficient for cleaning your HDTV. Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner for the installation, use, and maintenance of ... power company. ! Always use caution when moving your HDTV from the type of the cabinet are not sure of the type of your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com Do not install your HDTV to smoke or moisture may form in a safe place for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of important operating and...
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...install your HDTV is dropped and the housing is exposed to repair your HDTV. ! When unplugging your dealer. Version 3/4/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com Do not touch the power cord during electrical storms. ! Keep your HDTV may function abnormally. If water penetrates into your dealer ... of the following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Continuous use in fire or electric shock. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual ! If repair is dropped or damaged in accordance with heavy dust or high humidity may cause the batteries to qualified service personnel. !...
...install your HDTV is dropped and the housing is exposed to repair your HDTV. ! When unplugging your dealer. Version 3/4/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com Do not touch the power cord during electrical storms. ! Keep your HDTV may function abnormally. If water penetrates into your dealer ... of the following occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Continuous use in fire or electric shock. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual ! If repair is dropped or damaged in accordance with heavy dust or high humidity may cause the batteries to qualified service personnel. !...
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...size of the grounding conductors, location of processing digital broadcasts, making it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected...digital-to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the Nation's transition to receive full power over-the-air broadcasts with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or...
...size of the grounding conductors, location of processing digital broadcasts, making it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected...digital-to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the Nation's transition to receive full power over-the-air broadcasts with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or...
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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...
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...
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Picture Mode...33 Auto Adjust...33 Backlight ...33 Brightness ...33 Contrast ...33 Color...34 Tint ...34 Sharpness...34 Advanced ...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 ...... ...50 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 50 CHAPTER 6 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION 51 Specifications ...51 Glossary - 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 ...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 ...... ...50 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 50 CHAPTER 6 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION 51 Specifications ...51 Glossary - Standard Definitions...52 Index ...56 6 www.VIZIO.com
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... feature must allow space between the back of your HDTV in good condition and that all of the electronic components. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are included. Once you do not shorten the service life of the ... apply pressure or throw objects at the bottom to avoid tipping. ! IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the remote control (2) ! VIZIO VF550M ! Power cord ! High Definition cables ! This may compromise the integrity of your HDTV in a cardboard carton that your HDTV on a surface ...
... feature must allow space between the back of your HDTV in good condition and that all of the electronic components. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are included. Once you do not shorten the service life of the ... apply pressure or throw objects at the bottom to avoid tipping. ! IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the remote control (2) ! VIZIO VF550M ! Power cord ! High Definition cables ! This may compromise the integrity of your HDTV in a cardboard carton that your HDTV on a surface ...
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... the wall, use a lag bolt, again using a washer underneath the screw head. ! If you have a solid wall you should be mounted on the wall: a. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be used with your specific wall mount to properly hang your HDTV. c. Attaching the safety strap When your...
... the wall, use a lag bolt, again using a washer underneath the screw head. ! If you have a solid wall you should be mounted on the wall: a. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be used with your specific wall mount to properly hang your HDTV. c. Attaching the safety strap When your...
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...decrease the speaker volume. While the OSD is active, this button will return to select the next or previous TV channels. Version 3/4/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. VOL + / - - Use these buttons function... Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - Repeated pressing of this window for the best response to the remote signal. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - Switch your HDTV off . If a submenu is active, these buttons to the ...
...decrease the speaker volume. While the OSD is active, this button will return to select the next or previous TV channels. Version 3/4/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. VOL + / - - Use these buttons function... Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - Repeated pressing of this window for the best response to the remote signal. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - Switch your HDTV off . If a submenu is active, these buttons to the ...
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...-849-4623). 7. There is an additional HDMI port on the side of the TV. 2. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1, 2, & 3 - A cable with Audio L/R) - DTV/TV - S-VIDEO/AV1 - Use the white and red connectors to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. 4. VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from a computer here.
...-849-4623). 7. There is an additional HDMI port on the side of the TV. 2. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1, 2, & 3 - A cable with Audio L/R) - DTV/TV - S-VIDEO/AV1 - Use the white and red connectors to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. 4. VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from a computer here.
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... 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 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 2. Service - Use the white and... another digital video device such as a VCR, camcorder, or video game. COMPONENT2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - HDMI 5 - VIZIO VF550M User Manual Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for component video devices such as a DVD Player or video game here. Note: The red ...
... 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 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 2. Service - Use the white and... another digital video device such as a VCR, camcorder, or video game. COMPONENT2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - HDMI 5 - VIZIO VF550M User Manual Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for component video devices such as a DVD Player or video game here. Note: The red ...
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...PIP - Use these buttons to live action. The sequence will display the sub-screen in -picture feature. VIZIO VF550M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Press the button to turn the TV on and off or on. MUTE - This button turns the volume up or down . When selecting a...Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI5. CH !/" - The screen will then be selected by the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2. 12 www.VIZIO.com SWAP - FREEZE - NUMBER BUTTON PAD - POWER ( ) - Press this button will go through the input sources in freeze mode. HDMI - VOL !/" ...
...PIP - Use these buttons to live action. The sequence will display the sub-screen in -picture feature. VIZIO VF550M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Press the button to turn the TV on and off or on. MUTE - This button turns the volume up or down . When selecting a...Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI5. CH !/" - The screen will then be selected by the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2. 12 www.VIZIO.com SWAP - FREEZE - NUMBER BUTTON PAD - POWER ( ) - Press this button will go through the input sources in freeze mode. HDMI - VOL !/" ...
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... of the receiver window, 30° to personal injury. ! Precautionary Tips for a long period of time, remove the batteries. 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 it... down. Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. Wipe it . Only use the specified AA batteries. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the...
... of the receiver window, 30° to personal injury. ! Precautionary Tips for a long period of time, remove the batteries. 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 it... down. Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. Wipe it . Only use the specified AA batteries. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the...
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.../video source, such 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 Component - Component video provides a sharper image than Composite video, but is most advanced for PC input. Connect an antenna or directly to cable to... are combined into two channels, S-Video provides a sharper image than composite video and S-video because the three video signals provide higher resolution and more detail. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use?
.../video source, such 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 Component - Component video provides a sharper image than Composite video, but is most advanced for PC input. Connect an antenna or directly to cable to... are combined into two channels, S-Video provides a sharper image than composite video and S-video because the three video signals provide higher resolution and more detail. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use?
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... more information about the video output requirements or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for you. Note: ! ! ! Based on your home theater configuration...TOP BOX Cable and Satellite Boxes that have four options for connecting your cable or satellite box to your cable or satellite operator. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to another device, or you do not want...
... more information about the video output requirements or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for you. Note: ! ! ! Based on your home theater configuration...TOP BOX Cable and Satellite Boxes that have four options for connecting your cable or satellite box to your cable or satellite operator. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to another device, or you do not want...
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... cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. The HDMI input on the remote control. 16 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the power to the HDMI 4 input at the... pressing the HDMI button on the back of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. VIZIO VF550M User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI...
... cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. The HDMI input on the remote control. 16 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the power to the HDMI 4 input at the... pressing the HDMI button on the back of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. VIZIO VF550M User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI...
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... INPUT on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the remote control. You can also press INPUT on the back of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set-top... connector at the rear of your HDTV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VF550M User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set...
... INPUT on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the remote control. You can also press INPUT on the back of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set-top... connector at the rear of your HDTV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Turn off your HDTV. 3. Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VF550M User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set...
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...Turn on the Remote Control. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR VCR...connector at the rear of your VCR to the "Antenna In" connector on the power to the HDTV. 4. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of your VCR. 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard...
...Turn on the Remote Control. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR VCR...connector at the rear of your VCR to the "Antenna In" connector on the power to the HDTV. 4. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of your VCR. 18 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard...
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... 2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on your HDTV. 1. Using a...configuration, you . Cable lengths up to another HDMI port instead. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Version 3/4/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for you can decide which option is being used, connect ...
... 2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on your HDTV. 1. Using a...configuration, you . Cable lengths up to another HDMI port instead. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Version 3/4/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for you can decide which option is being used, connect ...
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... on the side of your DVD player to the S-VIDEO jack on the power to the Component 2 connections on the back or side of the TV. Note: You can also connect the DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your HDTV. 4. Turn on ... connectors associated with the S-Video output on the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the Remote Control. 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. If using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by...
... on the side of your DVD player to the S-VIDEO jack on the power to the Component 2 connections on the back or side of the TV. Note: You can also connect the DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your HDTV. 4. Turn on ... connectors associated with the S-Video output on the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the Remote Control. 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV. 3. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. If using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by...