VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 4
VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to digital broadcasting. Remember, the screen of the grounding electrode. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to provide some ...digital broadcasts, making it easier for New TV Owners After February 17, 2009, a television receiver with an antenna because of an extra converter box. 4 www.VIZIO.com FCC Bulletin for you to receive this manufacturer at 877 MY VIZIO (877-698-4946), and from http://...
VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to digital broadcasting. Remember, the screen of the grounding electrode. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to provide some ...digital broadcasts, making it easier for New TV Owners After February 17, 2009, a television receiver with an antenna because of an extra converter box. 4 www.VIZIO.com FCC Bulletin for you to receive this manufacturer at 877 MY VIZIO (877-698-4946), and from http://...
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 5
...for the Remote Control Caution: Do not apply pressure to the screen or throw objects at least 2 people to protect it from transportation damage. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO HDTV and accessories are carefully packed 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 ...
...for the Remote Control Caution: Do not apply pressure to the screen or throw objects at least 2 people to protect it from transportation damage. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO HDTV and accessories are carefully packed 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 ...
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 8
VIZIO VF550XVT1A... Speakers ...50! Lip Sync...50! DTV / TV Tuner Setup...52! Remote Control Range ...17! ...Composite (AV) Video ...28! Watching a TV Program ...38! Color ...43! Sharpness ...44! Analog ...TV ...23! Using Component Video...26! Preset PC Resolutions ...32! Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...39! Tint ...43! Audio Adjustment ...48! Audio Mode ...48! Basic LCD... 8 www.VIZIO.com Backlight ...42! Insertion of Contents 1.1 Important Safety Instructions...2! VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...to confirm your VCR 23! VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...13! Which...
VIZIO VF550XVT1A... Speakers ...50! Lip Sync...50! DTV / TV Tuner Setup...52! Remote Control Range ...17! ...Composite (AV) Video ...28! Watching a TV Program ...38! Color ...43! Sharpness ...44! Analog ...TV ...23! Using Component Video...26! Preset PC Resolutions ...32! Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...39! Tint ...43! Audio Adjustment ...48! Audio Mode ...48! Basic LCD... 8 www.VIZIO.com Backlight ...42! Insertion of Contents 1.1 Important Safety Instructions...2! VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...to confirm your VCR 23! VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...13! Which...
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 10
... is the window through the entire sequence, you have stepped through which all of the sequence. ! CH !" - - This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). If a submenu is active, this button will show the current input selections. VOL #$ - Additionally, when the OSD is active, ...TV on and orange when powered off . Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. Once you will return to the beginning of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - Press the button again to the remote signal. VIZIO VF550XVT1A...
... is the window through the entire sequence, you have stepped through which all of the sequence. ! CH !" - - This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). If a submenu is active, this button will show the current input selections. VOL #$ - Additionally, when the OSD is active, ...TV on and orange when powered off . Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the OSD menus. Once you will return to the beginning of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - Press the button again to the remote signal. VIZIO VF550XVT1A...
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 14
...button displays program information banner. Please see page 40 for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. VOL (+ or -) - This button recalls the previously viewed channel. These buttons change the channels up or down . 14 www.VIZIO.com This button turns the sound on or off . Use the ...OK button to navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) after it has been activated by pressing the MENU button. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual MENU - This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. MUTE - EXIT - CH (+ or -) - LAST - Use ...
...button displays program information banner. Please see page 40 for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. VOL (+ or -) - This button recalls the previously viewed channel. These buttons change the channels up or down . 14 www.VIZIO.com This button turns the sound on or off . Use the ...OK button to navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) after it has been activated by pressing the MENU button. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual MENU - This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. MUTE - EXIT - CH (+ or -) - LAST - Use ...
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 15
... This button also starts Playback when using the remote to control your Satellite Remote. C/P.INPUT - D/P.CH - TV - AV - This button also pauses playback when using the remote to match your Satellite Box has been entered...VCR or DVD Player. Version 1/12/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com If you have a Satellite Box and the code to control your Cable Remote. When ...this button will operate the Cable Box the same as this button will cycle through the available screen formats. This button will switch between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. Repeated pressing of this ...
... This button also starts Playback when using the remote to control your Satellite Remote. C/P.INPUT - D/P.CH - TV - AV - This button also pauses playback when using the remote to match your Satellite Box has been entered...VCR or DVD Player. Version 1/12/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com If you have a Satellite Box and the code to control your Cable Remote. When ...this button will operate the Cable Box the same as this button will cycle through the available screen formats. This button will switch between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. Repeated pressing of this ...
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 16
VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual CC/STOP - This button also applies reverse play when using the remote to the sub-screen while in cracking or leakage that may ...and pets. 16 www.VIZIO.com This button also Stops playback/recording when using the remote to personal injury. Keep the batteries away from the main screen and the sub-screen. Press this button again ...TEXT3 OR TEXT4. This button also applies fast play when using the remote to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. Make sure that may result in PIP/POP mode used to personal injury. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the...
VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual CC/STOP - This button also applies reverse play when using the remote to the sub-screen while in cracking or leakage that may ...and pets. 16 www.VIZIO.com This button also Stops playback/recording when using the remote to personal injury. Keep the batteries away from the main screen and the sub-screen. Press this button again ...TEXT3 OR TEXT4. This button also applies fast play when using the remote to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. Make sure that may result in PIP/POP mode used to personal injury. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the...
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 30
... (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the TV. Note: ! ! This is being used. 30 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press the " button to bring up the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Then press the MENU button on... the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to select the corresponding audio input. Optical Output of the LCD...
... (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the TV. Note: ! ! This is being used. 30 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press the " button to bring up the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Then press the MENU button on... the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to select the corresponding audio input. Optical Output of the LCD...
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 33
... on the remote to go to Watch Television Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Press the OK button on the TV, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed. This enhances the TV picture while on the remote control. The Mode Setting screen will come up. Connect Audio and Video Cables to... the power cord connector on the remote control. 4. Version 1/12/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com Turning ...
... on the remote to go to Watch Television Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Press the OK button on the TV, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed. This enhances the TV picture while on the remote control. The Mode Setting screen will come up. Connect Audio and Video Cables to... the power cord connector on the remote control. 4. Version 1/12/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com Turning ...
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 34
... the " button on the remote to go to be displayed; The Tuner screen will be displayed, advising you do not want to scan for available channels to the Menu and select the Auto Search option in the TV menu. 34 www.VIZIO.com see P22), press the " button on the remote control to... continue to use the Retail Mode, and then press the OK button to highlight CABLE. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual If Retail Mode is selected, a second Mode Setting screen will be displayed. Press the...
... the " button on the remote to go to be displayed; The Tuner screen will be displayed, advising you do not want to scan for available channels to the Menu and select the Auto Search option in the TV menu. 34 www.VIZIO.com see P22), press the " button on the remote control to... continue to use the Retail Mode, and then press the OK button to highlight CABLE. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual If Retail Mode is selected, a second Mode Setting screen will be displayed. Press the...
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 35
...repeatedly to get information about availability in which channels your antenna. c. Press the INPUT button on the screen, stopping at the desired input Version 1/12/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com Select Input Source Select the Input Source for more information. b. When Scan is not available in... Clear QAM. Note: DTV digital broadcast is selected, the screen will be displayed to exit and begin watching TV programming 5. Refer to www....
...repeatedly to get information about availability in which channels your antenna. c. Press the INPUT button on the screen, stopping at the desired input Version 1/12/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com Select Input Source Select the Input Source for more information. b. When Scan is not available in... Clear QAM. Note: DTV digital broadcast is selected, the screen will be displayed to exit and begin watching TV programming 5. Refer to www....
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 36
... on remote, then press the " or ! Be aware that device (see a picture on your TV. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Pressing this button will see page 81). Press the INPUT button on the TV. Select the correct input connection. If there is controlled by the Cable Box, VCR, External Set ...different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels would help you will cycle you through the Input list on the screen, stopping at the desired input, then press the OK button to the following options: TV AV1/S-VIDEO, AV2, Component 1, Component 2 HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, HDMI5. Some examples of the...
... on remote, then press the " or ! Be aware that device (see a picture on your TV. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Pressing this button will see page 81). Press the INPUT button on the TV. Select the correct input connection. If there is controlled by the Cable Box, VCR, External Set ...different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels would help you will cycle you through the Input list on the screen, stopping at the desired input, then press the OK button to the following options: TV AV1/S-VIDEO, AV2, Component 1, Component 2 HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, HDMI5. Some examples of the...
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 39
... Modes, on the input mode in that mode. e. Version 1/12/2009 39 www.VIZIO.com Note: Channel up the OSD screen. Wide (Picture Aspect) Using this option. Press either the # or $ button to the TV mode, at the last channel number viewed in use. Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To... adjust the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired level is reached. Repeatedly pressing the WIDE button on the remote control to Setup. b. d. button on the side of the LCD ...
... Modes, on the input mode in that mode. e. Version 1/12/2009 39 www.VIZIO.com Note: Channel up the OSD screen. Wide (Picture Aspect) Using this option. Press either the # or $ button to the TV mode, at the last channel number viewed in use. Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To... adjust the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired level is reached. Repeatedly pressing the WIDE button on the remote control to Setup. b. d. button on the side of the LCD ...
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 40
... for a few seconds. This information consists of the program content, when available from the broadcaster, is available. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Program Information When using the DTV input, the On Screen Display will disappear. 40 www.VIZIO.com When you press the INFO or GUIDE button on the remote, the information header and a short...
... for a few seconds. This information consists of the program content, when available from the broadcaster, is available. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Program Information When using the DTV input, the On Screen Display will disappear. 40 www.VIZIO.com When you press the INFO or GUIDE button on the remote, the information header and a short...
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 41
... even after the desired adjustment has been completed. The OSD consists of the TV and the Picture menu will save changes made to your program after the TV is displayed, press the # or $ button on the screen. The main menu options vary depending on the remote control or the CH +... or CH - Picture (Picture Adjust) Audio Mode (Audio Adjust) TV (TV Tuner Setup) Setup (Global Settings) Once the menu option is turned off. button on the selected input source. Version 1/12/2009 41 www.VIZIO.com The TV...
... even after the desired adjustment has been completed. The OSD consists of the TV and the Picture menu will save changes made to your program after the TV is displayed, press the # or $ button on the screen. The main menu options vary depending on the remote control or the CH +... or CH - Picture (Picture Adjust) Audio Mode (Audio Adjust) TV (TV Tuner Setup) Setup (Global Settings) Once the menu option is turned off. button on the selected input source. Version 1/12/2009 41 www.VIZIO.com The TV...
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 42
... type of programs. Press the OK button to enter the Picture Mode submenu. Brightness Press the " button to exit the OSD completely. 42 www.VIZIO.com Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to adjust the level. These global settings use different values for details). Note: If the... to adjust Backlight level, please scroll to Advanced Video, then select DCR option then press the $ button to see the detail in the picture. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Picture Adjustment Picture Mode When the MENU button is the default. PICTURE adjustment is pressed, the On...
... type of programs. Press the OK button to enter the Picture Mode submenu. Brightness Press the " button to exit the OSD completely. 42 www.VIZIO.com Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to adjust the level. These global settings use different values for details). Note: If the... to adjust Backlight level, please scroll to Advanced Video, then select DCR option then press the $ button to see the detail in the picture. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Picture Adjustment Picture Mode When the MENU button is the default. PICTURE adjustment is pressed, the On...
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 47
...the OSD completely. Smooth Motion Demo This option splits the screen in half, displaying the picture without Smooth Motion processing on the left half of the screen, and with Smooth Motion processing on the right half of the screen. This allows you settings. Reset Picture Mode Press the ..." button to cancel. Version 1/12/2009 47 www.VIZIO.com A confirmation OSD will be displayed. Press either...
...the OSD completely. Smooth Motion Demo This option splits the screen in half, displaying the picture without Smooth Motion processing on the left half of the screen, and with Smooth Motion processing on the right half of the screen. This allows you settings. Reset Picture Mode Press the ..." button to cancel. Version 1/12/2009 47 www.VIZIO.com A confirmation OSD will be displayed. Press either...
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 48
...or Jazz preset options. Press the # or $ button to select the frequency to your preference. Use the # or $ button to Flat. 48 www.VIZIO.com The Equalizer OSD will attenuate the frequency Once the adjustments are 120 Hz, 500Hz, 1.5 kHz, 5kHz and 10kHz. Values above 0 will boost the...Audio Mode OSD highlighted, press the OK button to exit the OSD completely. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Audio Adjustment Audio Mode Press the MENU button to highlight the Audio Mode option. Press the " button to display the On Screen Display (OSD. Press the # or $ button to your personal preference....
...or Jazz preset options. Press the # or $ button to select the frequency to your preference. Use the # or $ button to Flat. 48 www.VIZIO.com The Equalizer OSD will attenuate the frequency Once the adjustments are 120 Hz, 500Hz, 1.5 kHz, 5kHz and 10kHz. Values above 0 will boost the...Audio Mode OSD highlighted, press the OK button to exit the OSD completely. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Audio Adjustment Audio Mode Press the MENU button to highlight the Audio Mode option. Press the " button to display the On Screen Display (OSD. Press the # or $ button to your personal preference....
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 50
...of Digital Signal Processing, the broadcast video may sometimes be out of someone talking on the TV. Once the adjustments are completed, press the EXIT button to all inputs. To use this... highlight the Speakers option. The Lip Sync option will change according to Fixed or Variable. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Speakers Press the " button to highlight the Analog Audio Out selection. This is...to bring up the OSD. When set the audio out to the volume setting on the screen. Press the MENU key to the audio through a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theatre system. Press either...
...of Digital Signal Processing, the broadcast video may sometimes be out of someone talking on the TV. Once the adjustments are completed, press the EXIT button to all inputs. To use this... highlight the Speakers option. The Lip Sync option will change according to Fixed or Variable. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Speakers Press the " button to highlight the Analog Audio Out selection. This is...to bring up the OSD. When set the audio out to the volume setting on the screen. Press the MENU key to the audio through a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theatre system. Press either...
VF550XVT1A HDTV User Manual
Page 52
.... The Language choice screen will come up the On Screen Display (OSD). Press either # to accept or $ to highlight the System Reset option. Press the OK button on the remote control to select the desired language. 52 www.VIZIO.com The default English option is highlighted. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual DTV / TV Tuner Setup If Initial...
.... The Language choice screen will come up the On Screen Display (OSD). Press either # to accept or $ to highlight the System Reset option. Press the OK button on the remote control to select the desired language. 52 www.VIZIO.com The default English option is highlighted. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual DTV / TV Tuner Setup If Initial...