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..., especially when HDMI cables are part of the image the TV is no signal and/or turning off -air antenna. ® XVT423SV XVT473SV XVT553SV FOR THE BEST HDTV EXPERIENCE 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. The Setup App is receiving. Press the VIA button, then select the HDTV... try it can still be on Extended Warranties Visit us at: www.VIZIO.com HIGH DEFINITION HOME THEATER VIZIO BLU-RAYTM PLAYER WITH WIRELESS INTERNET APPS Bring your personal settings before . Use the arrows to navigate to the HDTV Settings App in the center of the built-in your local area (an HD...
..., especially when HDMI cables are part of the image the TV is no signal and/or turning off -air antenna. ® XVT423SV XVT473SV XVT553SV FOR THE BEST HDTV EXPERIENCE 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. The Setup App is receiving. Press the VIA button, then select the HDTV... try it can still be on Extended Warranties Visit us at: www.VIZIO.com HIGH DEFINITION HOME THEATER VIZIO BLU-RAYTM PLAYER WITH WIRELESS INTERNET APPS Bring your personal settings before . Use the arrows to navigate to the HDTV Settings App in the center of the built-in your local area (an HD...
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.... This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the "factory default (Home Use)" setting and this is the setting in which power savings will experience many years of enjoyment from your VIZIO HDTV either at 888-849-4623. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. ...TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; For assistance, call us at www.VIZIO.com. Version 9/30/2010 1 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial Purchase Date HDMI...
.... This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the "factory default (Home Use)" setting and this is the setting in which power savings will experience many years of enjoyment from your VIZIO HDTV either at 888-849-4623. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. ...TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; For assistance, call us at www.VIZIO.com. Version 9/30/2010 1 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your HDTV for easy reference when obtaining warranty support: Serial Purchase Date HDMI...
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... the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to receive over-the-air TV. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. Version 9/30/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only TVs should continue....gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide...
... the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to receive over-the-air TV. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. Version 9/30/2010 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only TVs should continue....gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide...
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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 for Your HDTV ...10 Wall Mounting your HDTV...11 CHAPTER 2 BASIC... CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 12 Front Panel ...12 Jag Wheel Control ...12 Rear Panel Connections...13 Side Panel Connections ...14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 14 ...
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 for Your HDTV ...10 Wall Mounting your HDTV...11 CHAPTER 2 BASIC... CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 12 Front Panel ...12 Jag Wheel Control ...12 Rear Panel Connections...13 Side Panel Connections ...14 CHAPTER 3 VIZIO REMOTE CONTROL 14 ...
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VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Turning TV speakers off...28 Using Optical (S/PDIF) ...28 Connecting a Computer...29 RGB (VGA) ...29 Using HDMI...29 Ethernet Connection...30 CHAPTER 7 USING VIA ...31 Connecting to the Internet ...31 Navigating the VIA Dock ...31 Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ......32 Navigating Apps...32 Adding Apps...32 Using Profiles...33 Updating your TV...34 CHAPTER 8 ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS 35 Using the On-screen Display (OSD) ...35 Input Menu...35 ...
VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Turning TV speakers off...28 Using Optical (S/PDIF) ...28 Connecting a Computer...29 RGB (VGA) ...29 Using HDMI...29 Ethernet Connection...30 CHAPTER 7 USING VIA ...31 Connecting to the Internet ...31 Navigating the VIA Dock ...31 Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ......32 Navigating Apps...32 Adding Apps...32 Using Profiles...33 Updating your TV...34 CHAPTER 8 ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS 35 Using the On-screen Display (OSD) ...35 Input Menu...35 ...
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VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Reset TV Settings ...49 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...49 Guided Setup ...49 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 50 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...50 Troubleshooting Guide ...50 TV/Display Troubleshooting...50 Audio Troubleshooting ...53 Bluetooth Troubleshooting...53 VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting 53 Remote Control Troubleshooting...54 Internet Connection Troubleshooting...
VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Reset TV Settings ...49 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...49 Guided Setup ...49 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 50 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...50 Troubleshooting Guide ...50 TV/Display Troubleshooting...50 Audio Troubleshooting ...53 Bluetooth Troubleshooting...53 VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting 53 Remote Control Troubleshooting...54 Internet Connection Troubleshooting...
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... the Internet through your HDTV in (which is required, use one with the VIZIO logo at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or www.VIZIO.com. 10 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of your TV..., you will need an Internet connection. Set up your Internet connection. Install your ...
... the Internet through your HDTV in (which is required, use one with the VIZIO logo at 877-MYVIZIO (877-698-4946) or www.VIZIO.com. 10 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of your TV..., you will need an Internet connection. Set up your Internet connection. Install your ...
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... Jag wheel on the side of your HDTV performs all of the same functions you have been combined into a single wheel on your XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV. Press the Jag wheel once to turn your HDTV on other TVs, including volume, power, input source, and channel change your HDTV off....to turn the volume up and down to highlight an option, and then press in the wheel again to turn your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on the lower left corner of these functions have stepped through the various devices connected to the...
... Jag wheel on the side of your HDTV performs all of the same functions you have been combined into a single wheel on your XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV. Press the Jag wheel once to turn your HDTV on other TVs, including volume, power, input source, and channel change your HDTV off....to turn the volume up and down to highlight an option, and then press in the wheel again to turn your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on the lower left corner of these functions have stepped through the various devices connected to the...
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... (Audio Return Channel) enabled. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you use a HDMI or Component cable connection for detailed information on the side. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual 1. Set up your Internet connection. 2. OPTICAL-Connect the audio ...from the HDTV to an external device, such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through you want the sound to...
... (Audio Return Channel) enabled. For Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes, we recommend that you use a HDMI or Component cable connection for detailed information on the side. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual 1. Set up your Internet connection. 2. OPTICAL-Connect the audio ...from the HDTV to an external device, such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through you want the sound to...
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...set-top box, DVR, home theater, and more information on the back. Replace the battery cover. See Bluetooth Menu on page 48 for more . There are additional HDMI connectors on activating your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO...to personal injury. Dispose of batteries according to your remote control using the HDTV Settings App. Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your HDTV. You can also use it... 3. Installing the Batteries 1. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1.
...set-top box, DVR, home theater, and more information on the back. Replace the battery cover. See Bluetooth Menu on page 48 for more . There are additional HDMI connectors on activating your remote control. 14 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO...to personal injury. Dispose of batteries according to your remote control using the HDTV Settings App. Activating Your Bluetooth Remote You will activate your HDTV. You can also use it... 3. Installing the Batteries 1. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1.
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... menu options on the bottom of available channels. HDMI, COMP). Version 9/30/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you set up or down . GUIDE-Press to your TV. YELLOW-Press to perform the same function...
... menu options on the bottom of available channels. HDMI, COMP). Version 9/30/2010 15 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you set up or down . GUIDE-Press to your TV. YELLOW-Press to perform the same function...
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... in order to activate the picture-in-picture feature. Press to exit an App or from the VIA Dock Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control during the initial Setup App that plays when you watch movies, TV shows...in the corner over the main screen. Slide the keyboard open . You must activate your HDTV. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual PIP-Press to use the sliding keyboard. Press it to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your remote control to your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or...
... in order to activate the picture-in-picture feature. Press to exit an App or from the VIA Dock Press to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control during the initial Setup App that plays when you watch movies, TV shows...in the corner over the main screen. Slide the keyboard open . You must activate your HDTV. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual PIP-Press to use the sliding keyboard. Press it to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your remote control to your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or...
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...; Point the remote control directly at all of the remote control sensor. 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 remote. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry...
...; Point the remote control directly at all of the remote control sensor. 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 remote. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry...
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...on your HDTV. Gather the devices your want to connect to the power cord connector on -screen directions to navigate through the Setup App. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in Setup App that in the Setup App. 4. Insert batteries into... the power cord to your TV. Follow the on your new HDTV. 1. During the setup process you have a Cable/Satellite set-top box) Connect your devices and set up your HDTV. Use the arrow and OK buttons to easily setup your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the...
...on your HDTV. Gather the devices your want to connect to the power cord connector on -screen directions to navigate through the Setup App. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in Setup App that in the Setup App. 4. Insert batteries into... the power cord to your TV. Follow the on your new HDTV. 1. During the setup process you have a Cable/Satellite set-top box) Connect your devices and set up your HDTV. Use the arrow and OK buttons to easily setup your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into the...
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... has been been run. Note: If your home environment. Version 9/30/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com The channel buttons will see a picture. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet by... pressing INPUT on the remote control or the side of your TV. Or you can also connect to the Internet Set up the Internet connection using...
... has been been run. Note: If your home environment. Version 9/30/2010 19 www.VIZIO.com The channel buttons will see a picture. See Auto Channel Search on the remote control. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet by... pressing INPUT on the remote control or the side of your TV. Or you can also connect to the Internet Set up the Internet connection using...
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... the Apps in the VIA Dock. Set up the dock. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to open an App. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download them to launch the Sidebar. Version 9/30/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Sidebar...
... the Apps in the VIA Dock. Set up the dock. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to open an App. Widget Gallery Select this to discover more Apps and download them to launch the Sidebar. Version 9/30/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Sidebar...
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...Cable or Satellite operator. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI-4, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the power to your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for Cable or Satellite Boxes with this connection. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Turn... Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. The HDMI input on the remote control or side of the TV. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be audio from...
...Cable or Satellite operator. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI-4, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the power to your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for Cable or Satellite Boxes with this connection. This cable is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Turn... Note: There are no dedicated audio ports for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. The HDMI input on the remote control or side of the TV. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be audio from...
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.... 2. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Turn on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 5. Search for more information on your HDTV. 4. Turn on scanning for channels. 24 www.VIZIO.com See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for new channels.../ANTENNA connector on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1.
.... 2. Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your HDTV and Set Top Box. 5. Using Composite Video (Good) 1. Turn on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 5. Search for more information on your HDTV. 4. Turn on scanning for channels. 24 www.VIZIO.com See Auto Channel Search on page 41 for new channels.../ANTENNA connector on the remote control or side of the TV. 5. Turn on the remote control or side of the TV. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) 1. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Using Component Video (Better) 1.
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...has a S/PDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it from your sound system to TV Settings if it is being viewed no matter what input is not highlighted. 3. Navigate to the OPTICAL digital ...audio out on your Home Theater user manual for more information. 28 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the OPTICAL jack on your HDTV and home theater. 3. See your HDTV.... to select. 4. Turn off 1. Connect one end of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1.
...has a S/PDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it from your sound system to TV Settings if it is being viewed no matter what input is not highlighted. 3. Navigate to the OPTICAL digital ...audio out on your Home Theater user manual for more information. 28 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the power to the OPTICAL jack on your HDTV and home theater. 3. See your HDTV.... to select. 4. Turn off 1. Connect one end of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1.
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Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on of the TV. Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. Set computer to your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on the remote control or side of your computer and the other end to your PC ...audio from your computer to your HDTV and computer. 6. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from the computer through the TV. 5. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Turn on your computer. 4. If your HDTV and computer. 2. Connect a HDMI cable to your HDTV and your HDTV. Turn off the...
Connect the RGB (VGA) cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on of the TV. Using HDMI COMPUTER 1. Set computer to your HDTV (see Preset PC Resolutions on the remote control or side of your computer and the other end to your PC ...audio from your computer to your HDTV and computer. 6. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from the computer through the TV. 5. Connecting a Computer RGB (VGA) VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual COMPUTER 1. Turn on your computer. 4. If your HDTV and computer. 2. Connect a HDMI cable to your HDTV and your HDTV. Turn off the...