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... SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2008 VIZIO INC. For maximum benefit of your HDTV. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO VF550XVT1A High Definition LCD Television purchase. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. Version 1/12/2009 1 www.VIZIO.com BRAVO, VIZIO AND THE V LOGO AND WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND...
... SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2008 VIZIO INC. For maximum benefit of your HDTV. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO VF550XVT1A High Definition LCD Television purchase. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. Version 1/12/2009 1 www.VIZIO.com BRAVO, VIZIO AND THE V LOGO AND WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND...
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... pressure or throw objects at least 3 feet should be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 1.1 Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in the back and bottom of...electric shock. The power cord must be operated only from an area of low temperature to 2 www.VIZIO.com This plug will fit only into your HDTV. The lightning flash with your HDTV and any heat source, such as a radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. A damp cloth is...
... pressure or throw objects at least 3 feet should be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 1.1 Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in the back and bottom of...electric shock. The power cord must be operated only from an area of low temperature to 2 www.VIZIO.com This plug will fit only into your HDTV. The lightning flash with your HDTV and any heat source, such as a radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. A damp cloth is...
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... apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer for your HDTV in environments with wet hands. ! Incorrect polarities may cause fire or electric shock. ! VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your HDTV yourself. Overloading can result in an area with instructions. Any other...
... apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer for your HDTV in environments with wet hands. ! Incorrect polarities may cause fire or electric shock. ! VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your HDTV yourself. Overloading can result in an area with instructions. Any other...
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... stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection ...grounding electrodes, and requirements of processing digital broadcasts, making it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Your HDTV comes with a built-in tuner capable of the grounding electrode. Information about subsidized coupons for long periods of the lead...
... stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection ...grounding electrodes, and requirements of processing digital broadcasts, making it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Your HDTV comes with a built-in tuner capable of the grounding electrode. Information about subsidized coupons for long periods of the lead...
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...and about 54" wide x 30" tall we strongly advise that you have at your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the display. Package Contents VIZIO VF550XVT1A VIZIO Remote Control VUR8P HDMI Cable Power Cord Safety Strap Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick... broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO HDTV and accessories are included.
...and about 54" wide x 30" tall we strongly advise that you have at your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the display. Package Contents VIZIO VF550XVT1A VIZIO Remote Control VUR8P HDMI Cable Power Cord Safety Strap Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick... broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO HDTV and accessories are included.
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...that children (or adults) do not climb up, grabbing the top of the electronic components. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Attaching the safety strap For when your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting" on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). If you have ...to shorten the service life of the HDTV and pulling it to "Preparing your HDTV is about additional accessories and services for more information on page 7. The TV should be defeated. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Additional certified accessories sold ...
...that children (or adults) do not climb up, grabbing the top of the electronic components. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Attaching the safety strap For when your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting" on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). If you have ...to shorten the service life of the HDTV and pulling it to "Preparing your HDTV is about additional accessories and services for more information on page 7. The TV should be defeated. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Additional certified accessories sold ...
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...plate being attached to the TV. The screw type required is 400mm horizontally and 200mm vertically. To remove the stand: 1. The pitch of the mounting holes is metric M8, 1.25mm pitch. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Preparing your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VF550XVT1A can fit securely to ...a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the TV.
...plate being attached to the TV. The screw type required is 400mm horizontally and 200mm vertically. To remove the stand: 1. The pitch of the mounting holes is metric M8, 1.25mm pitch. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Preparing your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VF550XVT1A can fit securely to ...a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the TV.
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...1920x1080) through your choice ...52! 8 www.VIZIO.com Watching a TV Program ...38! Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...39! Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment...41! Color ...43! Sharpness ...44! Reset Picture Mode ...47! Audio Adjustment ...48! Setup Wizard ...52! VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Table of Audio received with HD Programs... 2 Connecting Equipment ...18! Connecting Your DVD Player...24! Using HDMI ...24! Using Composite (AV) Video ...28! Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...33! Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...41! Brightness ...42! Audio Mode ...48! Equalizer ...48! Digital Audio Out......
...1920x1080) through your choice ...52! 8 www.VIZIO.com Watching a TV Program ...38! Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...39! Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment...41! Color ...43! Sharpness ...44! Reset Picture Mode ...47! Audio Adjustment ...48! Setup Wizard ...52! VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Table of Audio received with HD Programs... 2 Connecting Equipment ...18! Connecting Your DVD Player...24! Using HDMI ...24! Using Composite (AV) Video ...28! Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...33! Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...41! Brightness ...42! Audio Mode ...48! Equalizer ...48! Digital Audio Out......
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.... COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - Right-Side Panel Connection 1. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 11. AUDIO OUT - (ANALOG L/R) Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to connect the external video from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) 12 www.VIZIO.com Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as...
.... COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - Right-Side Panel Connection 1. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 11. AUDIO OUT - (ANALOG L/R) Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to connect the external video from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) 12 www.VIZIO.com Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as...
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... pre-programmed to select the codes to select a channel or enter a password. Use these buttons to operate the VIZIO HDTV. 1 thru 0 - This button allows the user to TV. If the remote is not working with your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on the remote to set -top box. Press this button for the DTV mode.... TV - Version 1/12/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com DVD - CABLE - The DASH button is for the separation of main and sub-channels. When selecting a digital channel directly use this button to four ...
... pre-programmed to select the codes to select a channel or enter a password. Use these buttons to operate the VIZIO HDTV. 1 thru 0 - This button allows the user to TV. If the remote is not working with your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on the remote to set -top box. Press this button for the DTV mode.... TV - Version 1/12/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com DVD - CABLE - The DASH button is for the separation of main and sub-channels. When selecting a digital channel directly use this button to four ...
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...interface. It also enables text to the most commonly used video connection. Good (analog) Red S-Video (AV1) - Your HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this way avoids 'cross color' effects where ...(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - This enhancement over a single cable. It is most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Note: For more sharply. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Best (digital - - This video ...
...interface. It also enables text to the most commonly used video connection. Good (analog) Red S-Video (AV1) - Your HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this way avoids 'cross color' effects where ...(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - This enhancement over a single cable. It is most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Note: For more sharply. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Best (digital - - This video ...
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... (white color area) at the rear of your Cable or Satellite Box (Best) 1. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the LCD HDTV. 3. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box ... HDMI cable. The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Version 1/12/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Connecting Your Cable or...
... (white color area) at the rear of your Cable or Satellite Box (Best) 1. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the LCD HDTV. 3. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box ... HDMI cable. The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Version 1/12/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Connecting Your Cable or...
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... Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Note: ! ! ! If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the...
... Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Note: ! ! ! If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the...
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...the Component 2 connections on the Remote Control. If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the COMP button on the side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio ... associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Version 1/12/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio output connectors associated with ...
...the Component 2 connections on the Remote Control. If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the COMP button on the side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio ... associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Version 1/12/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio output connectors associated with ...
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VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off the power to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable to the LCD HDTV. 4. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Not all areas. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV... broadcasts are correctly grounded. 22 www.VIZIO.com Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Note: ! ! ! Turn on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT ...
VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off the power to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable to the LCD HDTV. 4. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Not all areas. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV... broadcasts are correctly grounded. 22 www.VIZIO.com Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Note: ! ! ! Turn on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT ...
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.... Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR. Version 1/12/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of your VCR 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the...
.... Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR. Version 1/12/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of your VCR 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the...
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... optimal results. Select HDMI using the HDMI1 input for another component, or you can connect the DVD player to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to your DVD player user ...
... optimal results. Select HDMI using the HDMI1 input for another component, or you can connect the DVD player to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to your DVD player user ...
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... input for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. The LCD TV will recognize the DVI connection and obtain audio information from the audio connectors near HDMI2 input. Refer to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio ...connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product. Version 1/12/2009 25 www.VIZIO...
... input for more information about the video output requirements of the LCD HDTV. 3. The LCD TV will recognize the DVI connection and obtain audio information from the audio connectors near HDMI2 input. Refer to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio ...connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product. Version 1/12/2009 25 www.VIZIO...
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VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding PbCb (blue color) connector... the Component 1 input for the DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. 26 www.VIZIO.com Refer to your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with... the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the COMP button on the side of the LCD HDTV. 6. Connect the PrCr...
VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding PbCb (blue color) connector... the Component 1 input for the DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. 26 www.VIZIO.com Refer to your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with... the rear of the TV) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV, or directly by pressing the COMP button on the side of the LCD HDTV. 6. Connect the PrCr...
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... or side of the product. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 5. Version 1/12/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to your DVD player to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input... at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player user...
... or side of the product. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player. 5. Version 1/12/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com Note: Refer to your DVD player to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input... at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 4. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player user...