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...VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local stations to find out when they will need a converter box... http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required. For additional information, please contact the parties listed below, as before to receive over-the-air TV. Watch your...
...VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local stations to find out when they will need a converter box... http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required. For additional information, please contact the parties listed below, as before to receive over-the-air TV. Watch your...
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...12 Side Panel Controls...12 Rear Panel Connections...13 Right-Side Panel Connection ...14 VIZIO Remote Control ...15 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 17 Remote Control Range ...17 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...17 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 18 Which Video Connection Should I ...Use 18 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 19 Using HDMI (Best) ...19 HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 20 Using Component Video ...
...12 Side Panel Controls...12 Rear Panel Connections...13 Right-Side Panel Connection ...14 VIZIO Remote Control ...15 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 17 Remote Control Range ...17 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...17 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 18 Which Video Connection Should I ...Use 18 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 19 Using HDMI (Best) ...19 HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 20 Using Component Video ...
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... ...51 System Reset...51 CHAPTER 6 UNDERSTANDING VIEWING FEATURES 52 Viewing Modes ...52 CHAPTER 7 PROGRAMMING THE VIZIO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL 53 Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote 53 Programming other devices ...53 Programming your DVD Player ...53 Programming your Home Theater System 53 ...Programming your Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box 54 Searching for Component Codes ...54 Remote Control Codes ...55 CHAPTER 8 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 65 Maintenance ...65 Troubleshooting Guide...
... ...51 System Reset...51 CHAPTER 6 UNDERSTANDING VIEWING FEATURES 52 Viewing Modes ...52 CHAPTER 7 PROGRAMMING THE VIZIO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL 53 Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote 53 Programming other devices ...53 Programming your DVD Player ...53 Programming your Home Theater System 53 ...Programming your Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box 54 Searching for Component Codes ...54 Remote Control Codes ...55 CHAPTER 8 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 65 Maintenance ...65 Troubleshooting Guide...
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... HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from the same source. Version 7/17/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com Connect digital video devices such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this signal. 3. Connect to the TV is needed if sound is an additional HDMI port on the SPDIF...
... HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from the same source. Version 7/17/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com Connect digital video devices such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this signal. 3. Connect to the TV is needed if sound is an additional HDMI port on the SPDIF...
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...the same source, and then use the yellow connector to music, or watch movies. 14 www.VIZIO.com Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 3. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. AV2 - COMPONENT2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio ...L/R) - Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a VCR or video game. Connect the secondary source for component video devices such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box ...
...the same source, and then use the yellow connector to music, or watch movies. 14 www.VIZIO.com Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 3. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. AV2 - COMPONENT2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio ...L/R) - Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a VCR or video game. Connect the secondary source for component video devices such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box ...
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...recalls the previously viewed channel. This button starts all programming of this button to the Standby mode. This button selects a cable or satellite set-top box that has been programmed to the beginning. - (DASH) - NUMBER BUTTON PAD - OK - GUIDE - This button turns the sound on how ...HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI SIDE. MENU - Press repeatedly to go back to the previous menu screen or to return to your Vizio remote control is programmable and supports up to three different devices: a DVD player, a Home Theater System or Audio Amplifier, and a Cable or Set...
...recalls the previously viewed channel. This button starts all programming of this button to the Standby mode. This button selects a cable or satellite set-top box that has been programmed to the beginning. - (DASH) - NUMBER BUTTON PAD - OK - GUIDE - This button turns the sound on how ...HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI SIDE. MENU - Press repeatedly to go back to the previous menu screen or to return to your Vizio remote control is programmable and supports up to three different devices: a DVD player, a Home Theater System or Audio Amplifier, and a Cable or Set...
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.... MEDIA/PREV - This button also skips to the previous track when using the remote to control your pre-programmed DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box DVR. 16 www.VIZIO.com FREEZE/REV - pressing SWAP will go through Service6 when viewing a digital channel. P.SIZE/B - TV INPUT - HDMI INPUT - This button cycles through the...
.... MEDIA/PREV - This button also skips to the previous track when using the remote to control your pre-programmed DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box DVR. 16 www.VIZIO.com FREEZE/REV - pressing SWAP will go through Service6 when viewing a digital channel. P.SIZE/B - TV INPUT - HDMI INPUT - This button cycles through the...
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...and S-video because the three video signals are combined into two channels, S-Video provides a sharper image than Component or S-Video. 18 www.VIZIO.com All three video signals are transmitted via three separate channels. Composite (AV1 & 2) - RGB PC (VGA) - This is not as ...good as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. Compatible (analog) S-Video (AV1) - Combining the three video ...
...and S-video because the three video signals are combined into two channels, S-Video provides a sharper image than Component or S-Video. 18 www.VIZIO.com All three video signals are transmitted via three separate channels. Composite (AV1 & 2) - RGB PC (VGA) - This is not as ...good as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. Compatible (analog) S-Video (AV1) - Combining the three video ...
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... the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for connecting your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). Refer to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI1 input for more information ... for you can decide which option is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Version 7/17/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com Based on the remote control. SET TOP BOX 1. If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on ...
... the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for connecting your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). Refer to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI1 input for more information ... for you can decide which option is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Version 7/17/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com Based on the remote control. SET TOP BOX 1. If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on ...
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...other end to the audio connectors associated with DVI SET TOP BOX 1. Select HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the back of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual HDMI Connections for added security and protection. ...Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn on the...
...other end to the audio connectors associated with DVI SET TOP BOX 1. Select HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the back of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual HDMI Connections for added security and protection. ...Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn on the...
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...the back of the HDTV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your HDTV. 4. Version 7/17/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Using Composite Video (Compatible) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the remote control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the...connector on the back of your set -top box to the HDTV. 2. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your HDTV. 4. Using S-Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the remote control. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Compatible) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the power to the AV ...
...the back of the HDTV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your HDTV. 4. Version 7/17/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Using Composite Video (Compatible) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the remote control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the...connector on the back of your set -top box to the HDTV. 2. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your HDTV. 4. Using S-Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the remote control. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Compatible) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the power to the AV ...
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..., or directly by pressing the TV button on the back of your VCR. 22 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV CABLE BOX 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the HDTV and VCR...
..., or directly by pressing the TV button on the back of your VCR. 22 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV CABLE BOX 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the HDTV and VCR...
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... AV2 using the composite connections. Turn on the remote control. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera VCR 1. Connect the audio cables on your set-top box to the S-VIDEO/AV1 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your DVD player to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control....side of your HDTV. 4. Note: You can also connect the VCR or Video Camera to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Version 7/17/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the AV2 connection on the side of your HDTV. 3. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to your...
... AV2 using the composite connections. Turn on the remote control. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera VCR 1. Connect the audio cables on your set-top box to the S-VIDEO/AV1 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your DVD player to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control....side of your HDTV. 4. Note: You can also connect the VCR or Video Camera to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Version 7/17/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the AV2 connection on the side of your HDTV. 3. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to your...
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..., Single, and Sequence to music you stop it . Info When set to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com Choose a time between 5 seconds and 32 seconds. Info When set to on, information about the song briefly appears on the TV. Thumbnail Size... type when changing from Small, Medium, or Large. Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right, Wipe Left, Wipe Up, Wipe Down, Box In, or Box Out to set to another during the slideshow. Press the MENU button once to adjust the overall quality of the preview pictures (thumbnails) in...
..., Single, and Sequence to music you stop it . Info When set to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com Choose a time between 5 seconds and 32 seconds. Info When set to on, information about the song briefly appears on the TV. Thumbnail Size... type when changing from Small, Medium, or Large. Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right, Wipe Left, Wipe Up, Wipe Down, Box In, or Box Out to set to another during the slideshow. Press the MENU button once to adjust the overall quality of the preview pictures (thumbnails) in...
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...the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. The Channel Scan screen will be displayed. Note: If a set-top box from your cable operator supplies DTV digital content in Clear QAM; The screen will be displayed to get information about ... in the TV menu. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to inform you are using Cable Service (not a box), press the ▼ button on the remote control to choose CABLE. The channel availability through cable depends ... to go to point your cable operator for available channels. k. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Version 7/17/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com
...the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. The Channel Scan screen will be displayed. Note: If a set-top box from your cable operator supplies DTV digital content in Clear QAM; The screen will be displayed to get information about ... in the TV menu. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to inform you are using Cable Service (not a box), press the ▼ button on the remote control to choose CABLE. The channel availability through cable depends ... to go to point your cable operator for available channels. k. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Version 7/17/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com
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... 3 or Channel 4 matching the channel which setup includes a box with that component to change programs or channels. please refer to Owner or User's Manual of these channels are 105, 106, 115, and 116. 36 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for...RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI 4 and HDMI SIDE. Use the remote control that came with two outputs for the HDTV by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. Pressing this button will cycle you will display the television station or program selected by pressing the INPUT ...
... 3 or Channel 4 matching the channel which setup includes a box with that component to change programs or channels. please refer to Owner or User's Manual of these channels are 105, 106, 115, and 116. 36 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for...RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI 4 and HDMI SIDE. Use the remote control that came with two outputs for the HDTV by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. Pressing this button will cycle you will display the television station or program selected by pressing the INPUT ...
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...and you have selected the correct video input source. If you are using an antenna or cable connected through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the COMP button on the remote control or by selecting Component from the ...control or the CH ▲ or ▼buttons to white. 2. When using HDMI, Component, or AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. 38 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO logo on the remote control, control will not work if you are watching a program using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the remote...
...and you have selected the correct video input source. If you are using an antenna or cable connected through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the COMP button on the remote control or by selecting Component from the ...control or the CH ▲ or ▼buttons to white. 2. When using HDMI, Component, or AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. 38 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO logo on the remote control, control will not work if you are watching a program using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the remote...
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...next code listed. 5. Find the programming code for programming your DVD player, Home Theater System, and a Cable or Satellite box. Version 7/17/2009 53 www.VIZIO.com Listed below are the steps for your home theater system in the code list below and enter it using the number ...buttons. Try other devices Your remote control is programmable and supports up to three different devices. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 7 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 000, 047, 050, 067, 329, 331 and 339 to work the...
...next code listed. 5. Find the programming code for programming your DVD player, Home Theater System, and a Cable or Satellite box. Version 7/17/2009 53 www.VIZIO.com Listed below are the steps for your home theater system in the code list below and enter it using the number ...buttons. Try other devices Your remote control is programmable and supports up to three different devices. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 7 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 000, 047, 050, 067, 329, 331 and 339 to work the...
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...the codes do not work , you can use the remote control to search for your Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box 1. Press 9 9 1. If the component still does not respond. 54 www.VIZIO.com If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is not listed, see "Searching...include limited functions. If the LED does not flash twice, repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed. 5. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Programming your Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box in the code list below and enter it using the number buttons. Turn on the remote control. 3. Press and release ...
...the codes do not work , you can use the remote control to search for your Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box 1. Press 9 9 1. If the component still does not respond. 54 www.VIZIO.com If the code is accepted, the LED flashes twice after the last digit is not listed, see "Searching...include limited functions. If the LED does not flash twice, repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed. 5. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Programming your Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box in the code list below and enter it using the number buttons. Turn on the remote control. 3. Press and release ...
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...General Instrument 00476, 00810, 00276, 00003, 00012, 00014 Gibralter 00003 GMI 00883 Version 7/17/2009 VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Cable Box Codes (including Cable / PVR Boxes) GoldStar Hamlin 00144 00009, 00273 Hitachi 00003, 00008, 00009 Insight 00476, 00810 Jebsee 00014 Jerrold...Philips 01305, 00317 Pioneer 01877, 00877, 00144, 00533, 01500 Prism 00012 Pulsar 00000 Quasar 00000 55 www.VIZIO.com Cable Box Codes (including Cable / PVR Boxes) RadioShack 00883 RCA 01256 Regal 00276, 00279, 00273 Runco 00000 Samsung 00003, 00144 Scientific Atlanta 01877, ...
...General Instrument 00476, 00810, 00276, 00003, 00012, 00014 Gibralter 00003 GMI 00883 Version 7/17/2009 VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Cable Box Codes (including Cable / PVR Boxes) GoldStar Hamlin 00144 00009, 00273 Hitachi 00003, 00008, 00009 Insight 00476, 00810 Jebsee 00014 Jerrold...Philips 01305, 00317 Pioneer 01877, 00877, 00144, 00533, 01500 Prism 00012 Pulsar 00000 Quasar 00000 55 www.VIZIO.com Cable Box Codes (including Cable / PVR Boxes) RadioShack 00883 RCA 01256 Regal 00276, 00279, 00273 Runco 00000 Samsung 00003, 00144 Scientific Atlanta 01877, ...