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... improper installations. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within the inside of your HDTV that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. ! To prevent your HDTV. Unplug the power cord before turning on the top of important operating and servicing instructions in a safe place for cleaning your HDTV from the type of power source indicated...
... improper installations. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within the inside of your HDTV that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. ! To prevent your HDTV. Unplug the power cord before turning on the top of important operating and servicing instructions in a safe place for cleaning your HDTV from the type of power source indicated...
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... damage due to repair your HDTV. To reduce risk of your HDTV and easily accessible. ! If any object drops into your HDTV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Overloading can be installed near your HDTV changes substantially. Do not install your HDTV. If repair is damaged, the internal components may cause fire or electric shock ! Continuous use in fire or electric shock. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual !
... damage due to repair your HDTV. To reduce risk of your HDTV and easily accessible. ! If any object drops into your HDTV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Overloading can be installed near your HDTV changes substantially. Do not install your HDTV. If repair is damaged, the internal components may cause fire or electric shock ! Continuous use in fire or electric shock. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual !
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Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with a built-in tuner capable of an extra converter box. 4 www.VIZIO.com Your HDTV comes with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is available from http://www.DTV.gov...
Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with a built-in tuner capable of an extra converter box. 4 www.VIZIO.com Your HDTV comes with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is available from http://www.DTV.gov...
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... Antenna Connection Protection 4 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners...4 Package Contents ...7 Setting Up Your HDTV...7 Wall Mounting your HDTV ...8 Attaching the safety strap ...8 CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 9 Front Panel...9 Side Panel Controls...9 Rear Panel Connections ...10 Right-Side Panel Connection ...11 VIZIO Remote Control ...12 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 13 Remote Control Range ...13 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...13 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 14 Which Video Connection Should I Use 14 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 15 Using HDMI (Best...
... Antenna Connection Protection 4 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners...4 Package Contents ...7 Setting Up Your HDTV...7 Wall Mounting your HDTV ...8 Attaching the safety strap ...8 CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 9 Front Panel...9 Side Panel Controls...9 Rear Panel Connections ...10 Right-Side Panel Connection ...11 VIZIO Remote Control ...12 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 13 Remote Control Range ...13 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...13 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 14 Which Video Connection Should I Use 14 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 15 Using HDMI (Best...
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... Speakers...37 Analog Audio Out...37 Lip Sync ...37 Reset Audio Mode ...37 TV Menu...38 Tuner Mode...38 Auto Search ...38 Partial Channel Search ...38 Skip Channel...38 MTS...38 Time Zone...39 Daylight Saving ...39 Channel Info...39 Setup Menu ...39 Language ...39 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ...39 Sleep Timer...40 Wide ...40 Input Naming...41 CC (Closed Caption)...41 Parental...42 System Info ...44 System Reset...44 Understanding Viewing Features ...45 Viewing Modes...45 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING...
... Speakers...37 Analog Audio Out...37 Lip Sync ...37 Reset Audio Mode ...37 TV Menu...38 Tuner Mode...38 Auto Search ...38 Partial Channel Search ...38 Skip Channel...38 MTS...38 Time Zone...39 Daylight Saving ...39 Channel Info...39 Setup Menu ...39 Language ...39 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ...39 Sleep Timer...40 Wide ...40 Input Naming...41 CC (Closed Caption)...41 Parental...42 System Info ...44 System Reset...44 Understanding Viewing Features ...45 Viewing Modes...45 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING...
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.... a. (OPTICAL) The audio associated with the programming will be connected directly here. 6. HDMI 4 - Connect component video devices such as DVD multimedia players or set top box here. Connect the video and audio from the same source. For digital TV stations in your home theater system. For users who want to connect to the L+R AUDIO here. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1, 2, & 3 - Speakers cannot be available on the side of the device to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output...
.... a. (OPTICAL) The audio associated with the programming will be connected directly here. 6. HDMI 4 - Connect component video devices such as DVD multimedia players or set top box here. Connect the video and audio from the same source. For digital TV stations in your home theater system. For users who want to connect to the L+R AUDIO here. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1, 2, & 3 - Speakers cannot be available on the side of the device to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output...
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... HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. If you are available. Using HDMI (Best) SET TOP BOX Cable and Satellite Boxes that have four options for connecting your cable or satellite box to your set-top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator. Turn on the Remote Control. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI1 input...
... HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. If you are available. Using HDMI (Best) SET TOP BOX Cable and Satellite Boxes that have four options for connecting your cable or satellite box to your set-top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator. Turn on the Remote Control. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 1. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI1 input...
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... HDTV. 3. The HDMI input on the remote control to the HDMI 4 input at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV. 4. Press COMP on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV and set -top box to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI SET TOP BOX 1. VIZIO VF550M User Manual HDMI Connections...
... HDTV. 3. The HDMI input on the remote control to the HDMI 4 input at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV. 4. Press COMP on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV and set -top box to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI SET TOP BOX 1. VIZIO VF550M User Manual HDMI Connections...
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.../TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your set -top box. 2. You can also press INPUT on the back of your antenna or digital cable to view the content. Turn off your HDTV. 4. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set -top box. 5. Turn on your HDTV and set -top box to the HDTV. 2. Turn on the back of your HDTV and set -top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control. Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VF550M User Manual SET...
.../TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your set -top box. 2. You can also press INPUT on the back of your antenna or digital cable to view the content. Turn off your HDTV. 4. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Good) SET TOP BOX 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set -top box. 5. Turn on your HDTV and set -top box to the HDTV. 2. Turn on the back of your HDTV and set -top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control. Using S-Video (Better) VIZIO VF550M User Manual SET...
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... TV. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. If using Component 2, press the COMP button until Component 2 is selected. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on your HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the COMP button on the remote...
... TV. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. If using Component 2, press the COMP button until Component 2 is selected. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on your HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the COMP button on the remote...
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... the power cord connector on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will allow you to switch your HDTV the first time Setup Wizard 1. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the next screen. the default English option is selected, the next option will come up. Version 3/4/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com Initial Setup After powering on the back of the HDTV, or on the remote control. If you want. Press the $ button...
... the power cord connector on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will allow you to switch your HDTV the first time Setup Wizard 1. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the next screen. the default English option is selected, the next option will come up. Version 3/4/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com Initial Setup After powering on the back of the HDTV, or on the remote control. If you want. Press the $ button...
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... HDTV. Turn on the side of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; Use the remote control that came with two outputs for details. please refer to change programs or channels. You may have selected the correct input on your HDTV. When finished, the Complete screen will see a picture on the HDTV. If there is the one which has been selected on the remote control to provider. VIZIO VF550M User Manual d. If the service...
... HDTV. Turn on the side of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; Use the remote control that came with two outputs for details. please refer to change programs or channels. You may have selected the correct input on your HDTV. When finished, the Complete screen will see a picture on the HDTV. If there is the one which has been selected on the remote control to provider. VIZIO VF550M User Manual d. If the service...
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... the OSD screen. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control to select Wide. 4. For more information see Viewing Modes, on the HDTV. 1. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . 3. Wide Using this feature, you can watch video content in TV mode. button on the side of the HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Note: Channel up and down through the available TV channels, press the...
... the OSD screen. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control to select Wide. 4. For more information see Viewing Modes, on the HDTV. 1. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it . 3. Wide Using this feature, you can watch video content in TV mode. button on the side of the HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. Note: Channel up and down through the available TV channels, press the...
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... Antenna to Cable), channels can be skipped when using the number buttons on the side of the TV and the Picture menu will search for Analog, Digital, or both Analog/Digital channels, then press the " button to highlight the "To" and "From" selection. VIZIO VF550M User Manual TV Menu If Initial Setup was cancelled when you have attached to the DTV / TV Input. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the HDTV to adjust the setting...
... Antenna to Cable), channels can be skipped when using the number buttons on the side of the TV and the Picture menu will search for Analog, Digital, or both Analog/Digital channels, then press the " button to highlight the "To" and "From" selection. VIZIO VF550M User Manual TV Menu If Initial Setup was cancelled when you have attached to the DTV / TV Input. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the HDTV to adjust the setting...
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... the default factory settings. Use this function to reset the TV to have a guided setup when you write down and store the new password in the System Reset sub-menu, press the MENU button or the # button. System Reset To select the options in a secure place. Note: Make sure you move your TV. The screen will be removed. Please refer to factory settings. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Change the Password Select Access Code Edit to enter a new, 4-digit password using the number buttons...
... the default factory settings. Use this function to reset the TV to have a guided setup when you write down and store the new password in the System Reset sub-menu, press the MENU button or the # button. System Reset To select the options in a secure place. Note: Make sure you move your TV. The screen will be removed. Please refer to factory settings. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Change the Password Select Access Code Edit to enter a new, 4-digit password using the number buttons...
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... on the remote control. Press the INPUT button on your HDTV still fails to perform as expected, contact VIZIO for channels from the Tuner menu in Picture Menu. Problem Receive the error message ! quality issues. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If your HDTV fails or the performance changes significantly, follow the troubleshooting steps below to resolve your audio settings. If your TV. If you are set to SAP, or the speakers are using cable connected directly to the TV or an antenna, scan for...
... on the remote control. Press the INPUT button on your HDTV still fails to perform as expected, contact VIZIO for channels from the Tuner menu in Picture Menu. Problem Receive the error message ! quality issues. ! VIZIO VF550M User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If your HDTV fails or the performance changes significantly, follow the troubleshooting steps below to resolve your audio settings. If your TV. If you are set to SAP, or the speakers are using cable connected directly to the TV or an antenna, scan for...
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... your TV's display capabilities. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Problem ! ! cover the entire screen. ! are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be connected to see "noise" or "trash" on the remote control. Standard, analog TV will always be getting interference from the last time you are set to SAP, or the speakers are using TV, AV1, AV2 or Component with 480i input, press WIDE button on the wall, try moving your digital flat panel TV has video that...
... your TV's display capabilities. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Problem ! ! cover the entire screen. ! are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be connected to see "noise" or "trash" on the remote control. Standard, analog TV will always be getting interference from the last time you are set to SAP, or the speakers are using TV, AV1, AV2 or Component with 480i input, press WIDE button on the wall, try moving your digital flat panel TV has video that...
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... video scan via Component/VGA/HDMI, FHDTV via VGA/HDMI Special Features MEMC, 120Hz panel Speakers 2xBuilt-in, 15W Speakers Panel Life 50,000 hours to half the original brightness Power Input IEC Connector for ATSC/QAM, Signal Compatibility:480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV), 1080P (FHDTV), Channel skip/add, Video/input naming capability, Closed caption, Parental control/V-Chip 2.0, Programmable Timer, Freeze, PIP/POP, VESA mount compatabile, SRS TSHD/TruVolume. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information Specifications Specifications Panel 55...
... video scan via Component/VGA/HDMI, FHDTV via VGA/HDMI Special Features MEMC, 120Hz panel Speakers 2xBuilt-in, 15W Speakers Panel Life 50,000 hours to half the original brightness Power Input IEC Connector for ATSC/QAM, Signal Compatibility:480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV), 1080P (FHDTV), Channel skip/add, Video/input naming capability, Closed caption, Parental control/V-Chip 2.0, Programmable Timer, Freeze, PIP/POP, VESA mount compatabile, SRS TSHD/TruVolume. VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information Specifications Specifications Panel 55...
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... are smaller than 30 inches. Proof of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty. The customer will be provided with the replacement unit. VIZIO VF550M User Manual customer will be provided with the on-site repair (OSR) authorization number, the third-party service provider will contact the customer and will schedule the repair at the customer's location. The total approximate time for the return transportation charges...
... are smaller than 30 inches. Proof of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty. The customer will be provided with the replacement unit. VIZIO VF550M User Manual customer will be provided with the on-site repair (OSR) authorization number, the third-party service provider will contact the customer and will schedule the repair at the customer's location. The total approximate time for the return transportation charges...
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... RF Connecting for TV 18 Color adjustments 34 Color Enhancement 34 Color Temperature 35 Composite (AV) Connecting your DVD Player 21 Connecting Equipment Cable 15 DVD 19 Rear Panel Connections 10 Satellite Box 15 Side Panel Connections 11 Sound system (with optical audio connection) .....22 Stereo 22 VCR 21 Contrast adjustments 33 Controls Front Panel 9 Side Panel 9 Daylight Savings setting 39 Disassembling 5 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners 4 Film Mode 34 Fine Tuning the picture 28 Glossary 52 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 14 Installation services 7 Language setup...
... RF Connecting for TV 18 Color adjustments 34 Color Enhancement 34 Color Temperature 35 Composite (AV) Connecting your DVD Player 21 Connecting Equipment Cable 15 DVD 19 Rear Panel Connections 10 Satellite Box 15 Side Panel Connections 11 Sound system (with optical audio connection) .....22 Stereo 22 VCR 21 Contrast adjustments 33 Controls Front Panel 9 Side Panel 9 Daylight Savings setting 39 Disassembling 5 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners 4 Film Mode 34 Fine Tuning the picture 28 Glossary 52 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 14 Installation services 7 Language setup...
