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...XVT553SV FOR THE BEST HDTV EXPERIENCE 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. For more info on top, bottom, and/or sides of picture Make sure the power cord is receiving an HD signal. MATCH YOUR VIZIO... the TV glows white). Press the VIA button, then select the HDTV Settings App from VIZIO accessories such as the Sound Bar with stunning audio from the dock. Cable and... to enjoy the Internet-based features and content of the action. REGISTER NOW Register your remote repeatedly until a picture re-appears. the image should need to search for receiving TV channels...
...XVT553SV FOR THE BEST HDTV EXPERIENCE 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. For more info on top, bottom, and/or sides of picture Make sure the power cord is receiving an HD signal. MATCH YOUR VIZIO... the TV glows white). Press the VIA button, then select the HDTV Settings App from VIZIO accessories such as the Sound Bar with stunning audio from the dock. Cable and... to enjoy the Internet-based features and content of the action. REGISTER NOW Register your remote repeatedly until a picture re-appears. the image should need to search for receiving TV channels...
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VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 10 Finding a Location......16 Making it Your Universal Remote...17 Remote Control Range...17 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...17 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 18 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME 19 Connecting to the Internet ...19 Select Input Source ...19 Watching a TV Program ...19 Viewing Digital TV Program Information 20 Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ...21 CHAPTER 6 ...
VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 10 Finding a Location......16 Making it Your Universal Remote...17 Remote Control Range...17 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...17 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED 18 CHAPTER 5 USING YOUR HDTV FOR THE FIRST TIME 19 Connecting to the Internet ...19 Select Input Source ...19 Watching a TV Program ...19 Viewing Digital TV Program Information 20 Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ...21 CHAPTER 6 ...
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......50 Audio Troubleshooting ...53 Bluetooth Troubleshooting...53 VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting 53 Remote Control Troubleshooting...54 Internet Connection Troubleshooting 54 Media Viewer Troubleshooting ...55 Telephone & Technical Support ...55 Compliance...56 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 56 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS 57 XVT423SV Specifications ...57 XVT473SV Specifications ...58 XVT553SV Specifications ...59 Preset PC Resolutions ...61 Resolution...
......50 Audio Troubleshooting ...53 Bluetooth Troubleshooting...53 VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting 53 Remote Control Troubleshooting...54 Internet Connection Troubleshooting 54 Media Viewer Troubleshooting ...55 Telephone & Technical Support ...55 Compliance...56 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 56 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS 57 XVT423SV Specifications ...57 XVT473SV Specifications ...58 XVT553SV Specifications ...59 Preset PC Resolutions ...61 Resolution...
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... batteries with Internet content delivered to your HDTV. Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR / Bluetooth-enabled universal remote that lets you match the (+) and (-) symbols on activating your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com Replace the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for use it... the instructions on the back. See Bluetooth Menu on page 48 for more . Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. You can also activate your Bluetooth remote control in the Setup App. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1.
... batteries with Internet content delivered to your HDTV. Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR / Bluetooth-enabled universal remote that lets you match the (+) and (-) symbols on activating your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com Replace the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for use it... the instructions on the back. See Bluetooth Menu on page 48 for more . Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. You can also activate your Bluetooth remote control in the Setup App. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1.
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... options on and off . VIA-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on your Cable/Satellite box. LAST-Press to display detailed information when viewing a digital TV program. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the... entire sequence, you set up during the Setup App or using Device Setup in the HDTV Settings App. The device must first be set ...
... options on and off . VIA-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on your Cable/Satellite box. LAST-Press to display detailed information when viewing a digital TV program. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the... entire sequence, you set up during the Setup App or using Device Setup in the HDTV Settings App. The device must first be set ...
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... to music, and much more information about the VIA functions on your VIA Dock. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your TV in the corner over the main screen. Play (►)-Press to stop playback/recording. Press...to insert a dash between different video screen sizes when the Sidebar is open to input letters and characters in -picture feature. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in various Apps. Press it to your HDTV. Press to pause playback.
... to music, and much more information about the VIA functions on your VIA Dock. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your TV in the corner over the main screen. Play (►)-Press to stop playback/recording. Press...to insert a dash between different video screen sizes when the Sidebar is open to input letters and characters in -picture feature. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in various Apps. Press it to your HDTV. Press to pause playback.
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... batteries are connected to your HDTV, so that you can also set up your devices by accessing the HDTV Settings App. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that runs when you first turn on your TV will help you set up your various devices that are low...
... batteries are connected to your HDTV, so that you can also set up your devices by accessing the HDTV Settings App. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that runs when you first turn on your TV will help you set up your various devices that are low...
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...your devices and set up your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com The Setup App will : Activate your new remote control for the first time. Gather the devices your want to connect to navigate through... the Setup App. During the setup process you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV...
...your devices and set up your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the remote control. 2. Don't connect them 18 www.VIZIO.com The Setup App will : Activate your new remote control for the first time. Gather the devices your want to connect to navigate through... the Setup App. During the setup process you will automatically play and guide your thru the initial setup of your HDTV. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV...
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... until a channel scan has been been run. When using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in an Ethernet cable from your Internet connection into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the...Owner or User's Manual of INPUT on page 41. Each press of such equipment for your HDTV. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control will not work if you are secure and you start watching TV, make sure that any Cable, Satellite or off-air antenna connections...
... until a channel scan has been been run. When using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in an Ethernet cable from your Internet connection into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the...Owner or User's Manual of INPUT on page 41. Each press of such equipment for your HDTV. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control will not work if you are secure and you start watching TV, make sure that any Cable, Satellite or off-air antenna connections...
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... with either wired networking using an Ethernet cable or with a selection of the Apps in the VIA Dock. When you press the VIA button on your remote, the Apps Dock appears along the bottom of Apps in the VIA Dock. Navigating the VIA Dock VIA Sidebar Select an...Parental Controls, and Network settings. 31 www.VIZIO.com Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your Internet connection. A high-speed Internet connection is constantly being updated so check back often! Press OK to launch the Sidebar. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to...
... with either wired networking using an Ethernet cable or with a selection of the Apps in the VIA Dock. When you press the VIA button on your remote, the Apps Dock appears along the bottom of Apps in the VIA Dock. Navigating the VIA Dock VIA Sidebar Select an...Parental Controls, and Network settings. 31 www.VIZIO.com Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your Internet connection. A high-speed Internet connection is constantly being updated so check back often! Press OK to launch the Sidebar. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to...
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VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA puts the best of the web right on your TV screen, giving you the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos, news, weather and more Apps you will see your TV. Navigating Apps Use these buttons on your HDTV:... see the image change. RED-Press to exit from the active App or from the App. BLUE-Press to switch to another screen size for the current App running on your remote control to browse one of the TV. As you press the blue button you can download ...
VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA puts the best of the web right on your TV screen, giving you the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos, news, weather and more Apps you will see your TV. Navigating Apps Use these buttons on your HDTV:... see the image change. RED-Press to exit from the active App or from the App. BLUE-Press to switch to another screen size for the current App running on your remote control to browse one of the TV. As you press the blue button you can download ...
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...the VIA Dock appears. 5. Modify the required fields to , then press OK. Updating your remote. 8. Press ◄ or ► to download and automatically install product updates. Press ...switch to change the profile using your TV Your HDTV has the ability to select the Profile App, and then press OK. 3. Press ▼ to select Switch Profile, and then press OK...Select the profile you need is turned off. 34 www.VIZIO.com All you want to select Profile Settings, and then press OK. 7. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Switching Profiles 1. Press ◄ or ►...
...the VIA Dock appears. 5. Modify the required fields to , then press OK. Updating your remote. 8. Press ◄ or ► to download and automatically install product updates. Press ...switch to change the profile using your TV Your HDTV has the ability to select the Profile App, and then press OK. 3. Press ▼ to select Switch Profile, and then press OK...Select the profile you need is turned off. 34 www.VIZIO.com All you want to select Profile Settings, and then press OK. 7. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Switching Profiles 1. Press ◄ or ►...
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...even if the TV is turned off . Press the VIA button. 2. Press the RED button on the remote control to select the HDTV Settings App, and then press OK. Version 9/30/2010 35 www.VIZIO.com Note: Some of the menu options: Input Wide CC ...of several menu options. Press BACK once to return to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control can do one of the following: a. Note: Some of the items to adjust the ...
...even if the TV is turned off . Press the VIA button. 2. Press the RED button on the remote control to select the HDTV Settings App, and then press OK. Version 9/30/2010 35 www.VIZIO.com Note: Some of the menu options: Input Wide CC ...of several menu options. Press BACK once to return to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control can do one of the following: a. Note: Some of the items to adjust the ...
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VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Device Setup This feature allows you find a code that works. This feature was also available during the initial Setup App. Choose from VCR, DVD Player, Blu-Ray Player, Satellite Receiver, Cable Box, or DVR. Turn the device on the device type... selected above. The TV will attempt to communicate with your VIZIO remote control. The device should turn off , select...
VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Device Setup This feature allows you find a code that works. This feature was also available during the initial Setup App. Choose from VCR, DVD Player, Blu-Ray Player, Satellite Receiver, Cable Box, or DVR. Turn the device on the device type... selected above. The TV will attempt to communicate with your VIZIO remote control. The device should turn off , select...
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...for you can adjust. Press ▼ to select your network settings. When you created when setting up your network connection using the Setup App. The Ethernet function on your HDTV is set to view and/or manually change your home environment. Manual Setup Select to Disconnected. 1.... Internet Service Provider if they provided the router for information only. Slide the remote control open and begin typing in the list, select More Access Points and then press OK. 2. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Network Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you will see...
...for you can adjust. Press ▼ to select your network settings. When you created when setting up your network connection using the Setup App. The Ethernet function on your HDTV is set to view and/or manually change your home environment. Manual Setup Select to Disconnected. 1.... Internet Service Provider if they provided the router for information only. Slide the remote control open and begin typing in the list, select More Access Points and then press OK. 2. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Network Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you will see...
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...may change. Bluetooth Troubleshooting Issue Solution Unable to pair the VIZIO Universal Remote Control to the TV Insure that device's remote. VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting Issue Solution The installed apps are not working correctly If you are using the...App service providers Version 9/30/2010 53 www.VIZIO.com Distorted/popping audio Check video/device cable integrity. Try another device input. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Audio Troubleshooting Issue Solution No audio Press Volume + (Up) on the remote...
...may change. Bluetooth Troubleshooting Issue Solution Unable to pair the VIZIO Universal Remote Control to the TV Insure that device's remote. VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting Issue Solution The installed apps are not working correctly If you are using the...App service providers Version 9/30/2010 53 www.VIZIO.com Distorted/popping audio Check video/device cable integrity. Try another device input. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Audio Troubleshooting Issue Solution No audio Press Volume + (Up) on the remote...
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...Network Menu on page 47 for detailed information. Wireless Connection Issues Disable MAC address filtering in the HDTV Settings App. See Network Menu on page 47 for detailed information. Check network connectivity with other devices (such as computer). ... attempting to TV. control must be set to change channels. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Remote Control Troubleshooting Issue Solution The remote control will not work Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on your TV (IR mode only). Remove any...
...Network Menu on page 47 for detailed information. Wireless Connection Issues Disable MAC address filtering in the HDTV Settings App. See Network Menu on page 47 for detailed information. Check network connectivity with other devices (such as computer). ... attempting to TV. control must be set to change channels. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Remote Control Troubleshooting Issue Solution The remote control will not work Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on your TV (IR mode only). Remove any...
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VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Index 16:9 36 4:3 36 Accessories 9 Adjustments Advanced 35 Advanced Adjustments 35 Ambient Light Sensor 39 Antenna 22 Apps Adding 32 Moving 33 Navigating 32 Using 32 Aspect Ratio 36 Audio Menu Advanced Audio 40 Analog Audio Out ... SRS TSHD (surround sound) adjustments ..........40 TV Speakers 40, 41 AV connector 22 Blackbars 36 Blocking Channels 44 Bluetooth 48 Bluetooth Remote Control 14 Brightness 38 Cable Box Connecting 23 CC Closed Caption 37 Cleaning 50 Color 38 Component Connector 22 Composite Connector 22 Computer...
VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Index 16:9 36 4:3 36 Accessories 9 Adjustments Advanced 35 Advanced Adjustments 35 Ambient Light Sensor 39 Antenna 22 Apps Adding 32 Moving 33 Navigating 32 Using 32 Aspect Ratio 36 Audio Menu Advanced Audio 40 Analog Audio Out ... SRS TSHD (surround sound) adjustments ..........40 TV Speakers 40, 41 AV connector 22 Blackbars 36 Blocking Channels 44 Bluetooth 48 Bluetooth Remote Control 14 Brightness 38 Cable Box Connecting 23 CC Closed Caption 37 Cleaning 50 Color 38 Component Connector 22 Composite Connector 22 Computer...
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VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Channel Block 44 Rating Enable 43 Reset Locks 45 USA Movie Rating 44 USA TV Rating 44 Parental Controls 43 Password 45 Picture ... 37 TV Settings Menu Device Setup 43 Time & Local Settings 45 Tuner Menu 41 Updates 34 VCR Connecting 27 VIA Apps 32 Connecting to the Internet 19, 31 Exploring 21, 31 Remote Control 32 Sidebar 21, 31 Using 31 VIA Dock 21, 31 VIA Dock 21, 31 Video Camera Connecting 27 Wall...
VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Channel Block 44 Rating Enable 43 Reset Locks 45 USA Movie Rating 44 USA TV Rating 44 Parental Controls 43 Password 45 Picture ... 37 TV Settings Menu Device Setup 43 Time & Local Settings 45 Tuner Menu 41 Updates 34 VCR Connecting 27 VIA Apps 32 Connecting to the Internet 19, 31 Exploring 21, 31 Remote Control 32 Sidebar 21, 31 Using 31 VIA Dock 21, 31 VIA Dock 21, 31 Video Camera Connecting 27 Wall...