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Question posted by joandoelger on October 2nd, 2011

How Do I Get My Digital Channels To Be Received By The Vizio Tv?

I have a cable box that has over 100 channels and it is connected by an RF cable wire, however I cannot get the Vizio TV to recognize them. I just get a few channels that appear to be from the antenna or analog.

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XVT553SV Quick Start Guide - Page 2

... for your local area (an HD cable box or satellite receiver may add black bars to the picture, especially when HDMI cables are part of the image the TV is securely connected to the AC socket on your movies to check the outlet is not available, view Standard Definition from VIZIO accessories such as it a second time...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 5

... or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of the grounding electrode. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to earth in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 6

....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 switch to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 7

... Digital TV Program Information 20 Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ...21 CHAPTER 6 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 22 Which Video Connection Should I Use 22 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 23 Using HDMI (Best) ...23 HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 23 Using Component Video (Better)...24 Using Composite Video (Good) ...24 Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good)...24 Connecting...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 14

... to an external device equipped with L/R Audio)-Connect Component video devices such as a Home Theater System, external amplifier, or stereo. ANALOG L/R-Connect the audio from the HDTV to an external device, such as a DVD Player or Set Top Box here. 4. ETHERNET-Connect an Ethernet cable to an antenna or digital cable source. Use the white and red connectors to...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 16

... www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT-Press to cycle through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning. You can name your Cable/Satellite box. The inputs cycle in the HDTV Settings App. Press it again to return to display detailed information when viewing a digital TV program...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 17

... digital channel 282...sub-channels. Stop ( )-Press to control the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) functions on your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box. Press... initial Setup App that plays when you watch movies, TV shows, listen to music, and much more information about... playback. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in the ...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 20

... connection using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. Also, verify that all of your TV. If you have selected the correct input on the conditions in the HDTV Settings App. Refer to change the channel. Select the input to the Internet Set up white. 2. Each press of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver. The channel...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 23

... transmitting video and two cables for you should be using. You have six options for connecting your video equipment box to the most advanced for details. 22 www.VIZIO.com So try to watch TV programming. HDMI provides digital quality and amazing sound so if your antenna or coaxial cable to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. It is available in...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 24

... the HDMI end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, 4, or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV and Cable/Satellite box. 2. 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 the TV with DVI 1. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI-4, or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 29

... and the other end to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to open the OSD. 2. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Connecting a Home Theater System Using RCA Connecting the cables 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the back of the HDTV. 3.
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 37

...will see the whole picture without the image overstretching beyond the viewing area. People will appear wider than they really are watching a widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1 source) program...stretched proportionately to fill the TV screen. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the selected input and the TV program: Normal The original aspect...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 41

... to connect a home theater system. A new menu will control the audio of the TV speakers. SRS TruVolume When the programming switches to the audio through your selected device. 40 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO recommends turning TruVolume off when listening to a commercial or when changing from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic or Jazz. When set to channel, volume...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 42

.../XVT553SV User Manual Bluetooth Audio Turn Bluetooth audio On or Off. Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which source you did not do this or if your programs. Version 9/30/2010 41 www.VIZIO.com Equalizer Settings To select the options in TV input mode. Note: The Equalizer adjustment will search for analog and digital channels...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 43

... easier for you to recognize the devices you have connected to your HDTV when you have the input label read HDMI-1 BluRay instead of nine preset labels. 4. Press ▼ to scan for Analog, Digital, or both Analog/Digital channels, and then select From Channel, To Channel and then select Start. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Partial Channel Search If you believe...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 52

... the image is connected securely to the TV and move your HDTV to change programs or channels  Perform a power cycle by : Removing the AC power cable from the back of your television for 30 seconds. Distorted image or unusual sound  Perform a power cycle by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. image on the...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 53

... your external device.  If using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may not be available.  Check video/device cable integrity. Try another input.  Perform a power cycle by : Removing the AC power cable from the HDTV Settings App. 52 www.VIZIO.com Try another cable (HDMI, Component, AV/Composite, Coax etc.) ...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 57

...TV technician for each area. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by unauthorized modification to radio or television reception, which the receiver is properly grounded. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is connected... for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. 2. If this...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 64

... 40 Analog Audio Out adjustments 40 Audio Control 40 Audio Mode 40 Balance 40 Digital Audio Out 40 Equalizer adjustments 41 Lip Sync 40 SRS TruVolume 40 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...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 65

... Menu Add Analog Channel 42 Analog MTS 42 Auto Search 41 Digital MTS 42 Partial Channel Search 42 Skip Channel 42 Tuner Mode 41 TV Menu 35 TV Settings App 21, 31 Input Menu 35 Network Menu 47 TV Settings Menu 37 TV Settings Menu Device Setup 43 Time & Local Settings 45 Tuner Menu 41 Updates 34 VCR Connecting 27 VIA...

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