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Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is available from http://www.DTV.gov or this type of signal without the need of an extra converter box. 4 www.VIZIO.com Your HDTV comes with an antenna because of time, unplug the TV from http://www.dtv2009.gov or ..., provides information 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 power circuits, or where it easier for digital-to-analog converter boxes. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External...
Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is available from http://www.DTV.gov or this type of signal without the need of an extra converter box. 4 www.VIZIO.com Your HDTV comes with an antenna because of time, unplug the TV from http://www.dtv2009.gov or ..., provides information 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 power circuits, or where it easier for digital-to-analog converter boxes. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External...
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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...)...18 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV 18 Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR...28 Watching a TV Program ...29 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...30 Program...
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...)...18 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV 18 Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR...28 Watching a TV Program ...29 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...30 Program...
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... HDTV are sold separately: ! Install your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating. AA batteries for future shipping. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to avoid tipping....HDTV with high humidity, dust, or smoke so you have opened the carton, check that all of the display. The screen can easily be installed on a surface without protective padding. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the remote control (2) ! Power...
... HDTV are sold separately: ! Install your HDTV in a level, landscape orientation, with the correct power rating. AA batteries for future shipping. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to avoid tipping....HDTV with high humidity, dust, or smoke so you have opened the carton, check that all of the display. The screen can easily be installed on a surface without protective padding. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the remote control (2) ! Power...
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...the instructions below. 1. Pull downward on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to the screen. Mount your HDTV is not mounted on the back of the HDTV, using a washer under the screw head. 8 www.VIZIO.com Attach the other end of the Safety Strap to one end of the upper wall... on the wall: a. Disconnect the cables from your HDTV. Attach your HDTV to a wall mount (sold separately) using a washer underneath the screw head. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be used with your specific wall mount to properly hang your HDTV. Place your HDTV.
...the instructions below. 1. Pull downward on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to the screen. Mount your HDTV is not mounted on the back of the HDTV, using a washer under the screw head. 8 www.VIZIO.com Attach the other end of the Safety Strap to one end of the upper wall... on the wall: a. Disconnect the cables from your HDTV. Attach your HDTV to a wall mount (sold separately) using a washer underneath the screw head. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be used with your specific wall mount to properly hang your HDTV. Place your HDTV.
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...menus. Version 3/4/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - While the OSD is active, these buttons to select the next or previous TV channels. INPUT (ENTER) - ... - Switch your HDTV off . VOL + / - - Press the button again to the remote signal. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Additionally, when the OSD is active, pressing this ... turn your HDTV on and orange when powered off . VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER...
...menus. Version 3/4/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - While the OSD is active, these buttons to select the next or previous TV channels. INPUT (ENTER) - ... - Switch your HDTV off . VOL + / - - Press the button again to the remote signal. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Additionally, when the OSD is active, pressing this ... turn your HDTV on and orange when powered off . VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER...
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..., HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI5. The audio continues while the picture is shown on the screen and option settings to turn the TV on . INPUT -Repeatedly pressing this key will display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. VIZIO VF550M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Press this button to select AV1 and AV2 (either Composite or...
..., HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI5. The audio continues while the picture is shown on the screen and option settings to turn the TV on . INPUT -Repeatedly pressing this key will display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. VIZIO VF550M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Press this button to select AV1 and AV2 (either Composite or...
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 3 Using your selection back to the next screen. Connect the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the next screen. Press the $ button on the remote control. 4. The Language choice screen will come up. Press the $ button on the remote to go to select between Home Mode and...to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV, or on the remote control. Press the $ button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will be displayed; If Retail Mode is highlighted. the default English option is selected, the next option will display the options...
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 3 Using your selection back to the next screen. Connect the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the next screen. Press the $ button on the remote control. 4. The Language choice screen will come up. Press the $ button on the remote to go to select between Home Mode and...to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV, or on the remote control. Press the $ button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will be displayed; If Retail Mode is highlighted. the default English option is selected, the next option will display the options...
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... 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 ... be displayed; c. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in which channels your antenna. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Note: At this time, press the " button on the remote to highlight Skip... and Digital (ATSC) channels. The screen will be displayed. The channel availability through cable depends upon which direction to the next screen. The Channel Scan screen will be stored into memory. Otherwise continue...
... 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 ... be displayed; c. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not available in which channels your antenna. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Note: At this time, press the " button on the remote to highlight Skip... and Digital (ATSC) channels. The screen will be displayed. The channel availability through cable depends upon which direction to the next screen. The Channel Scan screen will be stored into memory. Otherwise continue...
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... different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels will help you have to call your provider to find the signal. Some examples of the TV or using your HDTV. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for details. If the service being used is no picture, make sure...will be selected varies from provider to exit and begin watching TV. If there is the one which has been selected on the remote control. Version 3/4/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual d. When finished, the Complete screen will display the television station or program selected by pressing the ...
... different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels will help you have to call your provider to find the signal. Some examples of the TV or using your HDTV. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for details. If the service being used is no picture, make sure...will be selected varies from provider to exit and begin watching TV. If there is the one which has been selected on the remote control. Version 3/4/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual d. When finished, the Complete screen will display the television station or program selected by pressing the ...
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...proper Time Zone of your program if task has been repeatedly to the Advanced Video option. 2. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. Press the MENU button to the Color Temperature option. 4. ...The Picture Menu is displayed. 6. to scroll to the TV option, and then press MENU to select it . 8. buttons to scroll to exit the OSD menu..." or ! Your HDTV set is displayed. 7. Press the LAST button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your area. 9. Press either $ or # to change setting to Normal, ...
...proper Time Zone of your program if task has been repeatedly to the Advanced Video option. 2. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. Press the MENU button to the Color Temperature option. 4. ...The Picture Menu is displayed. 6. to scroll to the TV option, and then press MENU to select it . 8. buttons to scroll to exit the OSD menu..." or ! Your HDTV set is displayed. 7. Press the LAST button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your area. 9. Press either $ or # to change setting to Normal, ...
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...with the device you wish to view is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Each press of the screen. 3. Version 3/4/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com Also, verify that the power cord is shown in the Info box at the upper right corner of the HDMI or COMP... are secure. Note: You should be able to see a picture. c. The Channel buttons on the side of the HDTV. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you begin watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV to change from orange to white. 2. There are watching a program using an ...
...with the device you wish to view is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Each press of the screen. 3. Version 3/4/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com Also, verify that the power cord is shown in the Info box at the upper right corner of the HDMI or COMP... are secure. Note: You should be able to see a picture. c. The Channel buttons on the side of the HDTV. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you begin watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV to change from orange to white. 2. There are watching a program using an ...
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... up or down to select a mode. Press the " button to select it depressed until the desired level is reached. Press either $ or # to select Wide. 4. TV Channels To step up the OSD screen. 2. Press the " button to scroll to Setup, and then press MENU to scroll down through the available...- Press the MENU button on the side of the HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. button on page 45. 30 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . 3.
... up or down to select a mode. Press the " button to select it depressed until the desired level is reached. Press either $ or # to select Wide. 4. TV Channels To step up the OSD screen. 2. Press the " button to scroll to Setup, and then press MENU to scroll down through the available...- Press the MENU button on the side of the HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. button on page 45. 30 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . 3.
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When a channel is selected, an information header is displayed. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will function as follows: ! When you press the GUIDE button on the remote, the information header and a short summary of the channel number and... end time, program rating and if CC is available. Press the GUIDE button one more time to exit the display Version 3/4/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com This information consists of the program content, when available from the broadcaster, is shown over the picture for a few seconds. !
When a channel is selected, an information header is displayed. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will function as follows: ! When you press the GUIDE button on the remote, the information header and a short summary of the channel number and... end time, program rating and if CC is available. Press the GUIDE button one more time to exit the display Version 3/4/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com This information consists of the program content, when available from the broadcaster, is shown over the picture for a few seconds. !
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... button on the remote control or CH + or CH - TV (TV Tuner Setup) ! The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, TV Tuner Setup and Global Setup. 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 adjust. 4. Picture (Picture...
... button on the remote control or CH + or CH - TV (TV Tuner Setup) ! The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, TV Tuner Setup and Global Setup. 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 adjust. 4. Picture (Picture...
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...overall brilliance of the picture but does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture. or " on the screen. 2. Picture menu options: Picture Mode Choose from Custom, Standard, Movie, Game, Vivid, Football, Golf, Basketball and Baseball. Press the MENU button... TV and the Picture menu will be able to see any detail in darker parts of a picture. Brightness The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. Contrast The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. H-Position Adjust the horizontal position of the picture. VIZIO VF550M...
...overall brilliance of the picture but does not affect the Brightness (black level) or Contrast (white level) of the picture. or " on the screen. 2. Picture menu options: Picture Mode Choose from Custom, Standard, Movie, Game, Vivid, Football, Golf, Basketball and Baseball. Press the MENU button... TV and the Picture menu will be able to see any detail in darker parts of a picture. Brightness The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture. Contrast The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture. H-Position Adjust the horizontal position of the picture. VIZIO VF550M...
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...effect of juddering during a fast action moving scene and sports programs. Depending on the quality of compensation used for the Smooth MotionTM Effect option. A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to Auto, it is. Press either $ or # to make the selection, and then press MENU...fps), TV runs at 60 fps. Precision Option This option provides a sharper image of the image when the camera pans across a scene, or there is being watched, the halo effect is Off, it won't try to accept it is noticeable. Analog video sources may address this issue. VIZIO VF550M User ...
...effect of juddering during a fast action moving scene and sports programs. Depending on the quality of compensation used for the Smooth MotionTM Effect option. A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to Auto, it is. Press either $ or # to make the selection, and then press MENU...fps), TV runs at 60 fps. Precision Option This option provides a sharper image of the image when the camera pans across a scene, or there is being watched, the halo effect is Off, it won't try to accept it is noticeable. Analog video sources may address this issue. VIZIO VF550M User ...
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... or Jazz. Press the # or $ buttons to select the frequency to adjust the setting. 6. Use the " or ! or " on the side of the TV and the Picture menu will attenuate the frequency. buttons to adjust to adjust the selected frequency to select an Audio menu option. 5. Note: The Equalizer...Audio menu option. 3. Choose from On or Off. 36 www.VIZIO.com Choose from On or Off. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Audio Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the screen. 2. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to the left or the right. Values ...
... or Jazz. Press the # or $ buttons to select the frequency to adjust the setting. 6. Use the " or ! or " on the side of the TV and the Picture menu will attenuate the frequency. buttons to adjust to adjust the selected frequency to select an Audio menu option. 5. Note: The Equalizer...Audio menu option. 3. Choose from On or Off. 36 www.VIZIO.com Choose from On or Off. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Audio Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the screen. 2. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to the left or the right. Values ...
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...to the volume setting on the TV. It will come up to confirm your Home Theater System. Lip Sync Lip Sync is set to accept it . VIZIO VF550M User Manual Digital Audio Out This option allows selection of the type of someone talking on the screen. Speakers Turns the internal speakers ...viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of processing for the SPDIF (Optical connector) when used with any other input selected. A screen will not deliver 5.1 surround with a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system. You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to Fixed,...
...to the volume setting on the TV. It will come up to confirm your Home Theater System. Lip Sync Lip Sync is set to accept it . VIZIO VF550M User Manual Digital Audio Out This option allows selection of the type of someone talking on the screen. Speakers Turns the internal speakers ...viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of processing for the SPDIF (Optical connector) when used with any other input selected. A screen will not deliver 5.1 surround with a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system. You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to Fixed,...
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... on the remote control or VOL + or VOL - or CH " on the screen. 2. Auto Search Automatically search for analog and digital channels. Press MENU to highlight the "To" and "From" selection. VIZIO VF550M User Manual TV Menu If Initial Setup was cancelled when you first used your HDTV, or setup has... changed (such as Spanish. 38 www.VIZIO.com or CH" buttons. Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the TV and the Picture menu will search...
... on the remote control or VOL + or VOL - or CH " on the screen. 2. Auto Search Automatically search for analog and digital channels. Press MENU to highlight the "To" and "From" selection. VIZIO VF550M User Manual TV Menu If Initial Setup was cancelled when you first used your HDTV, or setup has... changed (such as Spanish. 38 www.VIZIO.com or CH" buttons. Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the TV and the Picture menu will search...
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... control. You can watch two pictures at the same time. In PIP mode a smaller sub-screen is only available when the Parental Controls are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the side ...of the HDTV to select the Setup menu. 3. Version 3/4/2009 39 www.VIZIO.com or " on top of the HDTV to highlight the Setup menu option, and then press the ...full screen (main screen) and the other picture is English. or " on the side of the HDTV to change the Language of the TV. or CH " on the remote control or CH ! on the remote control. VIZIO VF550M User...
... control. You can watch two pictures at the same time. In PIP mode a smaller sub-screen is only available when the Parental Controls are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the side ...of the HDTV to select the Setup menu. 3. Version 3/4/2009 39 www.VIZIO.com or " on top of the HDTV to highlight the Setup menu option, and then press the ...full screen (main screen) and the other picture is English. or " on the side of the HDTV to change the Language of the TV. or CH " on the remote control or CH ! on the remote control. VIZIO VF550M User...
