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... FLUSH MOUNT ULTRA SLIM TILT MOUNT FULL ARTICULATING MOUNT *Tested and certified by VIZIO engineers for the image to ensure the BEST possible picture. ® SATELLITE / CABLE GAMING CONSOLE BLU-RAY™ / DVD VIZIO HIGH DEFINITION CABLES MAKE THE BEST HD CONNECTION! Press the VIA button. If... of the action. Your TV may add black bars to wide or zoom mode; Try setting your TV channels. ® XVT423SV XVT473SV XVT553SV FOR THE BEST HDTV EXPERIENCE 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Then select Auto Channel Scan to search for receiving TV channels....
... FLUSH MOUNT ULTRA SLIM TILT MOUNT FULL ARTICULATING MOUNT *Tested and certified by VIZIO engineers for the image to ensure the BEST possible picture. ® SATELLITE / CABLE GAMING CONSOLE BLU-RAY™ / DVD VIZIO HIGH DEFINITION CABLES MAKE THE BEST HD CONNECTION! Press the VIA button. If... of the action. Your TV may add black bars to wide or zoom mode; Try setting your TV channels. ® XVT423SV XVT473SV XVT553SV FOR THE BEST HDTV EXPERIENCE 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Then select Auto Channel Scan to search for receiving TV channels....
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... symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will be achieved. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. © 2010 VIZIO INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. We recommend you will experience many years of...plans. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV television purchase. Version 9/30/2010 1 www.VIZIO.com To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your new VIZIO HDTV, read these instructions before making any adjustments, and...
... symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will be achieved. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. © 2010 VIZIO INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. We recommend you will experience many years of...plans. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV television purchase. Version 9/30/2010 1 www.VIZIO.com To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your new VIZIO HDTV, read these instructions before making any adjustments, and...
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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) ...Caption ...37 Digital Closed Caption ...37 Digital CC Style...37 Sleep Timer Menu ...37 TV Settings Menu ...37 Input Source...37 Picture ...38 Reset Picture Mode ...39 Audio ...40 Advanced Audio...40 Tuner...41 Name Input ...42 Device Setup...43 Parental Controls ...43 Menu Language ...45...
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) ...Caption ...37 Digital Closed Caption ...37 Digital CC Style...37 Sleep Timer Menu ...37 TV Settings Menu ...37 Input Source...37 Picture ...38 Reset Picture Mode ...39 Audio ...40 Advanced Audio...40 Tuner...41 Name Input ...42 Device Setup...43 Parental Controls ...43 Menu Language ...45...
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.../recording. Press to exit an App or from the VIA Dock. Or, create a new App and add it again to display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. -(DASH)-Press to music, and much more information about the VIA functions on page 31 for the active App Press to your TV ... and sub-channels. Press to begin recording. Play (►)-Press to pause playback. Pause (II)-Press to start playback. You must activate your HDTV. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual PIP-Press to use the sliding keyboard. VIA Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the...
.../recording. Press to exit an App or from the VIA Dock. Or, create a new App and add it again to display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. -(DASH)-Press to music, and much more information about the VIA functions on page 31 for the active App Press to your TV ... and sub-channels. Press to begin recording. Play (►)-Press to pause playback. Pause (II)-Press to start playback. You must activate your HDTV. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual PIP-Press to use the sliding keyboard. VIA Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control the...
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VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up white. 2. Note: If the selected device is RF connected, your device is connected that the power cord is no picture, make sure that any Cable, Satellite or off-air antenna... connections are secure. Also, verify that provides TV programming (e.g. The VIZIO logo on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which your HDTV...
VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up white. 2. Note: If the selected device is RF connected, your device is connected that the power cord is no picture, make sure that any Cable, Satellite or off-air antenna... connections are secure. Also, verify that provides TV programming (e.g. The VIZIO logo on either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which your HDTV...
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VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed an information header is shown over the picture for that channel. 20 www.VIZIO.com Press GUIDE to display additional information for a few seconds. Press INFO repeatedly to display more information about the program and schedule.
VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed an information header is shown over the picture for that channel. 20 www.VIZIO.com Press GUIDE to display additional information for a few seconds. Press INFO repeatedly to display more information about the program and schedule.
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... bring up a profile for each member of Apps in the VIA Dock. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your household. Press OK to launch the Sidebar. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to open an App. HDTV Settings...
... bring up a profile for each member of Apps in the VIA Dock. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your household. Press OK to launch the Sidebar. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Sidebar Select an App and press OK to open an App. HDTV Settings...
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...types available and it has lower image quality than Composite video and should be used instead of Composite when possible. You get a great picture and cut down on your HDTV from your cable clutter. Connect your monitor. Note: To maintain the display quality, use one for you... can decide which option is the right one of the wall. You have six options for details. 22 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Based on your Cable box or right out of those connections...
...types available and it has lower image quality than Composite video and should be used instead of Composite when possible. You get a great picture and cut down on your HDTV from your cable clutter. Connect your monitor. Note: To maintain the display quality, use one for you... can decide which option is the right one of the wall. You have six options for details. 22 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Based on your Cable box or right out of those connections...
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...to music, or get weather and news information all on your remote, the Apps Dock appears along the bottom of your household. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right to your TV to the Internet with... Internet connection. Version 9/30/2010 HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. 31 www.VIZIO.com Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your screen with wireless networking if you press the VIA button on demand.
...to music, or get weather and news information all on your remote, the Apps Dock appears along the bottom of your household. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right to your TV to the Internet with... Internet connection. Version 9/30/2010 HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. 31 www.VIZIO.com Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your screen with wireless networking if you press the VIA button on demand.
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... a PIN (password) d. Select an avatar (picture) c. Press ▼ to select Administrative Controls, and then press OK. 4. Press ▼ to select Done. Press ▼ to delete the App. 5. Your new profile has been created. Deleting Apps VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual 1. Press the VIA button. 2. ... 3. Press the VIA button. 2. Each profile will appear asking if you want to have their own profile! Version 9/30/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Moving Apps 1. Press ► to delete the App. 4. Press ◄ or ► to select the App you want or...
... a PIN (password) d. Select an avatar (picture) c. Press ▼ to select Administrative Controls, and then press OK. 4. Press ▼ to select Done. Press ▼ to delete the App. 5. Your new profile has been created. Deleting Apps VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual 1. Press the VIA button. 2. ... 3. Press the VIA button. 2. Each profile will appear asking if you want to have their own profile! Version 9/30/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Moving Apps 1. Press ► to delete the App. 4. Press ◄ or ► to select the App you want or...
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As you select an option, you will see the whole picture without the image overstretching beyond the viewing area. Panoramic When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in by 14% to crop the top and ... border switch to Zoom 1. Zoom Zooms in this mode, the 4:3 aspect ratio image is fixed in Zoom1 mode. 36 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the sides, the image will stretch to fill the TV screen. Note: When in PIP/POP the screen...
As you select an option, you will see the whole picture without the image overstretching beyond the viewing area. Panoramic When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in by 14% to crop the top and ... border switch to Zoom 1. Zoom Zooms in this mode, the 4:3 aspect ratio image is fixed in Zoom1 mode. 36 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the sides, the image will stretch to fill the TV screen. Note: When in PIP/POP the screen...
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HDMI, COMP, etc) remembers the custom setting you to factory default. 38 www.VIZIO.com Tint The tint adjusts the hue of color in the picture. Cool produces a blue-hued image. Each input (i.e. If people's faces look washed out. It does not produce detail ...; Reset Color Temperature: Select to reset color temperature settings to set tint is the setting for a PC display (9300K). VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Picture Picture Mode Choose from Cool, Computer, Normal, or Custom. Backlight The backlight level adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall...
HDMI, COMP, etc) remembers the custom setting you to factory default. 38 www.VIZIO.com Tint The tint adjusts the hue of color in the picture. Cool produces a blue-hued image. Each input (i.e. If people's faces look washed out. It does not produce detail ...; Reset Color Temperature: Select to reset color temperature settings to set tint is the setting for a PC display (9300K). VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Picture Picture Mode Choose from Cool, Computer, Normal, or Custom. Backlight The backlight level adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall...
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... caused by reducing oversaturation of brightness in the picture will be present in the Advanced Picture sub-menu, press OK. Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to accept it will look too light. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Advanced Picture To select the options in the picture. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions...
... caused by reducing oversaturation of brightness in the picture will be present in the Advanced Picture sub-menu, press OK. Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to accept it will look too light. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Advanced Picture To select the options in the picture. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions...
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... a small window (sub screen). Choose from the Main screen or the PIP (sub) screen. 46 www.VIZIO.com Choose from Small, Medium or Large. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual PIP Menu Your TV features PIP mode so you want the PIP screen positioned over the main screen.... Indicates which inputs are positioned side-by-side. Position Select where you can watch two pictures at the same time. ...
... a small window (sub screen). Choose from the Main screen or the PIP (sub) screen. 46 www.VIZIO.com Choose from Small, Medium or Large. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual PIP Menu Your TV features PIP mode so you want the PIP screen positioned over the main screen.... Indicates which inputs are positioned side-by-side. Position Select where you can watch two pictures at the same time. ...
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... the values to factory default. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. Version 9/30/2010 49 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type..., and resolution. The screen will display a message to confirm that you move your TV. Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and ...
... the values to factory default. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. Version 9/30/2010 49 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type..., and resolution. The screen will display a message to confirm that you move your TV. Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and ...
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...correct input source. Note: Your HDTV will always be low. If possible, move the antenna to an alternate location in the Picture Menu. Check the video settings and compatibility of external devices Check the video cables of external devices to make sure they... are securely connected at both ends. Try another input. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Issue Solution Make sure the power is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). Make sure all HD quality resolutions. Check the video settings ...
...correct input source. Note: Your HDTV will always be low. If possible, move the antenna to an alternate location in the Picture Menu. Check the video settings and compatibility of external devices Check the video cables of external devices to make sure they... are securely connected at both ends. Try another input. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Issue Solution Make sure the power is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). Make sure all HD quality resolutions. Check the video settings ...
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...If using an HDMI cable and input. Make sure your antenna is possible some modes may be available. Check video/device cable integrity. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Issue Display image does not cover the entire screen/ Black bars on the top or side of the image The TV has... quality will be achieved by : Removing the AC power cable from the last time you are using the RGB input (Computer), Go to the Picture menu and select Auto Adjust to fit the PC desktop to match your HDTV's capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the signal is filled at ...
...If using an HDMI cable and input. Make sure your antenna is possible some modes may be available. Check video/device cable integrity. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Issue Display image does not cover the entire screen/ Black bars on the top or side of the image The TV has... quality will be achieved by : Removing the AC power cable from the last time you are using the RGB input (Computer), Go to the Picture menu and select Auto Adjust to fit the PC desktop to match your HDTV's capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the signal is filled at ...
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... 2080 66.587 KHz P 3 5 23 1111 59.934 Hz N Pixel Rate (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) 138.5 60 Version 9/30/2010 61 www.VIZIO.com Mode No. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at...
... 2080 66.587 KHz P 3 5 23 1111 59.934 Hz N Pixel Rate (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) 138.5 60 Version 9/30/2010 61 www.VIZIO.com Mode No. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at...
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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 Reset Picture Mode 39 Picture Menu 38 Adaptive Luma 39 Advanced Video 39 Ambient Light Sensor 39 Backlight 38 Brightness 38 ...Front 15 Precautions 17 TV Functions 15 Universal 17 VIA buttons 32 VIA Functions 16 Reset All TV Settings 49 Factory Default 49 Picture Settings 39 RGB 22 Safety Instructions 2 Satellite Box Connecting 23 Search for channels 41 Setting Up 10 Settings Menu Audio 40, 42...
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 Reset Picture Mode 39 Picture Menu 38 Adaptive Luma 39 Advanced Video 39 Ambient Light Sensor 39 Backlight 38 Brightness 38 ...Front 15 Precautions 17 TV Functions 15 Universal 17 VIA buttons 32 VIA Functions 16 Reset All TV Settings 49 Factory Default 49 Picture Settings 39 RGB 22 Safety Instructions 2 Satellite Box Connecting 23 Search for channels 41 Setting Up 10 Settings Menu Audio 40, 42...
