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... plug. When connected to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by manufacturer or sold with a third grounding pin). If your HDTV falls, it from an area of power supplied to avoid injury from tip-over. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. The power cord...
... plug. When connected to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by manufacturer or sold with a third grounding pin). If your HDTV falls, it from an area of power supplied to avoid injury from tip-over. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. The power cord...
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... cables are unplugged before moving your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Opening or removing the back cover may function abnormally. If repair is exposed to repair your HDTV. When your HDTV will not be used for repair. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Do not overload power strips and extension cords. This will protect your HDTV from damage due to power surges. Do not attempt to qualified service...
... cables are unplugged before moving your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. Opening or removing the back cover may function abnormally. If repair is exposed to repair your HDTV. When your HDTV will not be used for repair. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Do not overload power strips and extension cords. This will protect your HDTV from damage due to power surges. Do not attempt to qualified service...
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... TV or Digital TV 22 Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR 22 Connecting Your DVD Player...23 Using HDMI (Best) ...23 HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 23 Using Component Video (Better)...24 Using S-Video (Compatible) ...24 Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible 25 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 25 Connecting an External Receiver/Amp 26 Optical Output of audio received with HD Programs 26 Connecting a Computer...27 Preset PC Resolutions...28 Resolution through RGB Input...28 CHAPTER 3 USING THE MULTI MEDIA PORT 29 Supported File Formats ...29 Viewing Multimedia...
... TV or Digital TV 22 Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR 22 Connecting Your DVD Player...23 Using HDMI (Best) ...23 HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 23 Using Component Video (Better)...24 Using S-Video (Compatible) ...24 Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible 25 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 25 Connecting an External Receiver/Amp 26 Optical Output of audio received with HD Programs 26 Connecting a Computer...27 Preset PC Resolutions...28 Resolution through RGB Input...28 CHAPTER 3 USING THE MULTI MEDIA PORT 29 Supported File Formats ...29 Viewing Multimedia...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Thumbnail Size ...32 Info ...32 Music Settings ...32 Sort By ...32 Play Mode ...32 Repeat...32 Audio Mode...32 Info ...32 Video Settings ...33 Sort By ...33 Play Mode ...33 Repeat...33 Picture Mode...33 Wide Format ...33 Audio Mode...33 Info ...33 CHAPTER 4 USING YOUR HDTV THE FIRST TIME 34 Setup Wizard ...34 Select Input Source ...36 Fine Tuning the picture...37 Setting the Time Zone ...37 Watching a TV Program ...38 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...39 Program Information...39 CHAPTER...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Thumbnail Size ...32 Info ...32 Music Settings ...32 Sort By ...32 Play Mode ...32 Repeat...32 Audio Mode...32 Info ...32 Video Settings ...33 Sort By ...33 Play Mode ...33 Repeat...33 Picture Mode...33 Wide Format ...33 Audio Mode...33 Info ...33 CHAPTER 4 USING YOUR HDTV THE FIRST TIME 34 Setup Wizard ...34 Select Input Source ...36 Fine Tuning the picture...37 Setting the Time Zone ...37 Watching a TV Program ...38 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...39 Program Information...39 CHAPTER...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Daylight Saving ...45 Channel Info...46 Setup Menu ...46 Language ...46 PIP ...46 Sleep Timer...47 Tech Logo ...47 Wide ...47 Input Naming...48 CC (Closed Caption)...48 H/V Position ...49 Parental...49 System Info ...51 System Reset...51 CHAPTER 6 UNDERSTANDING VIEWING FEATURES 52 Viewing Modes ...52 CHAPTER 7 PROGRAMMING THE VIZIO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL 53 Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote 53 Programming other devices ...53 Programming your DVD Player ...53 Programming your Home Theater System 53 Programming your Cable or Satellite...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Daylight Saving ...45 Channel Info...46 Setup Menu ...46 Language ...46 PIP ...46 Sleep Timer...47 Tech Logo ...47 Wide ...47 Input Naming...48 CC (Closed Caption)...48 H/V Position ...49 Parental...49 System Info ...51 System Reset...51 CHAPTER 6 UNDERSTANDING VIEWING FEATURES 52 Viewing Modes ...52 CHAPTER 7 PROGRAMMING THE VIZIO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL 53 Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote 53 Programming other devices ...53 Programming your DVD Player ...53 Programming your Home Theater System 53 Programming your Cable or Satellite...
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... correct power rating. Note: Use M8x 25M 1.25 pitch screws for more information on these services at the bottom to the screen. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the TV. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The power consumption of the electronic components. Install your HDTV in...
... correct power rating. Note: Use M8x 25M 1.25 pitch screws for more information on these services at the bottom to the screen. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the TV. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The power consumption of the electronic components. Install your HDTV in...
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...from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Press this remote. This button selects a DVD player that has been programmed to work with this button to turn a feature off . Press this button to display the Channel List. MENU - GUIDE - This button turns the volume up or down . LAST - VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your program. Press it again to return to select a channel or enter a password. This button displays detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program. This button recalls the previously viewed channel. TV...
...from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Press this remote. This button selects a DVD player that has been programmed to work with this button to turn a feature off . Press this button to display the Channel List. MENU - GUIDE - This button turns the volume up or down . LAST - VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your program. Press it again to return to select a channel or enter a password. This button displays detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program. This button recalls the previously viewed channel. TV...
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... TV mode. SWAP/NEXT- VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual PIP/A - HDMI INPUT - Press this button to view pictures, listen to music, or watch movies on a USB drive connected to control your pre-programmed Cable/Satellite Box DVR. This button also pauses playback when using the remote to the Multi Media port on the side of the PIP screen to control your pre-programmed Cable/Satellite Box DVR. This button also starts Playback when using the remote to control your pre-programmed DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box DVR. This button...
... TV mode. SWAP/NEXT- VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual PIP/A - HDMI INPUT - Press this button to view pictures, listen to music, or watch movies on a USB drive connected to control your pre-programmed Cable/Satellite Box DVR. This button also pauses playback when using the remote to the Multi Media port on the side of the PIP screen to control your pre-programmed Cable/Satellite Box DVR. This button also starts Playback when using the remote to control your pre-programmed DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box DVR. This button...
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... using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the back or side of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have an HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV for you. SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source...
... using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the back or side of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have an HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV for you. SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source...
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...; The HDMI input on the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV. 4. Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from your HDTV and set -top box to the HDMI 4 input on the back of your cable or satellite operator. Select HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the...
...; The HDMI input on the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV. 4. Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Connect the component cables (green, blue, and red) from your HDTV and set -top box to the HDMI 4 input on the back of your cable or satellite operator. Select HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the...
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... scanning channels will help you have to call your provider to find the signal. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. Pressing this button will cycle you will display the television station or program selected by pressing the INPUT button on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; Note: Your HDTV will see a picture on the HDTV. Use the remote control that component to change programs...
... scanning channels will help you have to call your provider to find the signal. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. Pressing this button will cycle you will display the television station or program selected by pressing the INPUT button on the back of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; Note: Your HDTV will see a picture on the HDTV. Use the remote control that component to change programs...
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... available. Press the INFO button one more time to close the display Version 7/17/2009 39 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired level is reached. TV Channels To step up and down through the available TV channels, press the CH ▲ or ▼ button on the remote control once for a few seconds. ...
... available. Press the INFO button one more time to close the display Version 7/17/2009 39 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired level is reached. TV Channels To step up and down through the available TV channels, press the CH ▲ or ▼ button on the remote control once for a few seconds. ...
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... channel in . Scroll through the channels listed using the number buttons on the remote control. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be skipped. Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which equipment you have attached to your program if the task has been completed. Partial Channel Search If you believe channels are missed from the TV menu. 1. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV...
... channel in . Scroll through the channels listed using the number buttons on the remote control. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be skipped. Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which equipment you have attached to your program if the task has been completed. Partial Channel Search If you believe channels are missed from the TV menu. 1. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV...
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..., 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote control. Adults only DTV Rating This option updates the TV or Movie rating table for digital programs in the future for children under 16 years of age 16 ans+ - General - VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Canadian French Rating Note: When Rating Enable is not activated in your TV to factory settings. This option may be removed. Change the Password Select Access Code Edit to block (locked) or...
..., 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote control. Adults only DTV Rating This option updates the TV or Movie rating table for digital programs in the future for children under 16 years of age 16 ans+ - General - VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Canadian French Rating Note: When Rating Enable is not activated in your TV to factory settings. This option may be removed. Change the Password Select Access Code Edit to block (locked) or...
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... screen is black Make sure the power button is connected securely to the AC socket. Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight. Control buttons do not work Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the external device. Make quality issues. sure your antenna is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). General TV Problems Solution Receive the error message "No Signal." Press the INPUT button on the remote control. Press Volume + (Up) on the remote control to the TV mode...
... screen is black Make sure the power button is connected securely to the AC socket. Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight. Control buttons do not work Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the external device. Make quality issues. sure your antenna is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). General TV Problems Solution Receive the error message "No Signal." Press the INPUT button on the remote control. Press Volume + (Up) on the remote control to the TV mode...
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... room or close to match your HDTV to another source, then the volume will change. Pixel defects within industry specifications are set to SAP, or the speakers are using an antenna, the signal strength of the problem. When your antenna is up-converted (increased) to a window. If you have not mounted it . Your HDTV is the cause of the channel may be connected to a window. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual General TV Problems ...
... room or close to match your HDTV to another source, then the volume will change. Pixel defects within industry specifications are set to SAP, or the speakers are using an antenna, the signal strength of the problem. When your antenna is up-converted (increased) to a window. If you have not mounted it . Your HDTV is the cause of the channel may be connected to a window. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual General TV Problems ...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual General TV Problems and the screen size changes. Solution (AV-1, AV-2, Component, HDMI and TV). Make sure that the file complies with the supported format may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to a technical problem rather than a defective product that comply with the supported format, bit rate and/or profile. Also check the file for viewing High Definition Content. Some files that may not play back...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual General TV Problems and the screen size changes. Solution (AV-1, AV-2, Component, HDMI and TV). Make sure that the file complies with the supported format may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to a technical problem rather than a defective product that comply with the supported format, bit rate and/or profile. Also check the file for viewing High Definition Content. Some files that may not play back...
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... Media Port (USB) Outputs 1x SPDIF Optical Digital Audio, 1x Stereo Audio Features 1080P FHDTV, HDMI v1.3,3D comb filter, Zero bright pixel guarantee Smart Dimming Function technology, HD game port, Noise reduction, 10-bit(D) panel, 10-bit video processing, MTS stereo decoder, Dolby Digital 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 compatible...
... Media Port (USB) Outputs 1x SPDIF Optical Digital Audio, 1x Stereo Audio Features 1080P FHDTV, HDMI v1.3,3D comb filter, Zero bright pixel guarantee Smart Dimming Function technology, HD game port, Noise reduction, 10-bit(D) panel, 10-bit video processing, MTS stereo decoder, Dolby Digital 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 compatible...
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... DTV Transition 5 DVD Player Connecting 23 DVI Cable Box 20 DVD Player 23 Satellite Box 20 Fine Tuning the picture 37 GUIDE Button 39 HDMI 18 Horizontal/Vertical Position adjustments 49 INFO Button 39 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 18 Installation services 9 Maintenance of TV 65 Media Port 29 Music Settings 32 Picture Settings 31 Video Settings 33 Naming Inputs 48 On Screen Display 40 Parental Controls 49 Block Unrated Programming 51 Canadian English Rating 50 Canadian French Rating 51 Change the Password 51 Channel Block 49...
... DTV Transition 5 DVD Player Connecting 23 DVI Cable Box 20 DVD Player 23 Satellite Box 20 Fine Tuning the picture 37 GUIDE Button 39 HDMI 18 Horizontal/Vertical Position adjustments 49 INFO Button 39 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 18 Installation services 9 Maintenance of TV 65 Media Port 29 Music Settings 32 Picture Settings 31 Video Settings 33 Naming Inputs 48 On Screen Display 40 Parental Controls 49 Block Unrated Programming 51 Canadian English Rating 50 Canadian French Rating 51 Change the Password 51 Channel Block 49...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Select Language (MTS 45 Setting up 10 Setup Menu 46 CC 48 Language setup 46 Parental Controls 49 PIP 46 Setup Wizard 51 System Menu 51 Wide 47 Sharpness 41 Skip Channel 45 Sleep timer 47 Specifications Media Port 29 TV 70 Stereo Connecting 26 S-Video 18 Technical Support 68 Time Zone 45 Time Zone 37 Tint 41 Troubleshooting 66 TV Menu 45 Auto Search adjustments 45 Partial Channel Search 45 Skip Channel 45 Tuner Mode adjustments 45 VCR Connecting 25 Viewing Modes 52 Volume 39...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Select Language (MTS 45 Setting up 10 Setup Menu 46 CC 48 Language setup 46 Parental Controls 49 PIP 46 Setup Wizard 51 System Menu 51 Wide 47 Sharpness 41 Skip Channel 45 Sleep timer 47 Specifications Media Port 29 TV 70 Stereo Connecting 26 S-Video 18 Technical Support 68 Time Zone 45 Time Zone 37 Tint 41 Troubleshooting 66 TV Menu 45 Auto Search adjustments 45 Partial Channel Search 45 Skip Channel 45 Tuner Mode adjustments 45 VCR Connecting 25 Viewing Modes 52 Volume 39...
