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... with Audio L/R) - For digital TV stations in your home theater system. Speakers can not be available on the side of the HDTV. 4. Connect digital video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box through this signal. 3. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual 1. RGB PC - Connect...DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output of the HDTV. 2. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for Digital TV. COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with this all digital connectors. There is an additional Component port on the...
... with Audio L/R) - For digital TV stations in your home theater system. Speakers can not be available on the side of the HDTV. 4. Connect digital video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box through this signal. 3. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual 1. RGB PC - Connect...DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output of the HDTV. 2. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for Digital TV. COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with this all digital connectors. There is an additional Component port on the...
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... standard TV mode and Service1 through the available screen formats: Normal, Panoramic, Zoom, Full, and Stretch. This button also performs the same function as PIP Input. Press this button to select OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4 in -picture feature. COMPONENT INPUT - VIZIO VF551XVT User ...Manual PIP/A - Pressing this button to select Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. Repeatedly press this button again to small, medium, or large. TV INPUT - P.SIZE/B - Press this button to set the size of...
... standard TV mode and Service1 through the available screen formats: Normal, Panoramic, Zoom, Full, and Stretch. This button also performs the same function as PIP Input. Press this button to select OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4 in -picture feature. COMPONENT INPUT - VIZIO VF551XVT User ...Manual PIP/A - Pressing this button to select Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. Repeatedly press this button again to small, medium, or large. TV INPUT - P.SIZE/B - Press this button to set the size of...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have an HDMI digital interface should be connected ...display quality, use the HDMI1 input for the Set-Top Box, you can decide which option is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. Connect an HDMI ...HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to your cable or satellite operator. If you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. SET TOP BOX 1. Refer to another device, or you are already using the INPUT button on the...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have an HDMI digital interface should be connected ...display quality, use the HDMI1 input for the Set-Top Box, you can decide which option is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. Connect an HDMI ...HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to your cable or satellite operator. If you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. SET TOP BOX 1. Refer to another device, or you are already using the INPUT button on the...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI ... HDMI input on the remote control. HDMI Connections for connecting your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Using HDMI (Best) CD DVD For optimal results, DVD players that have... directly by pressing the HDMI button on the back of the HDTV. 4. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Turn off your DVD player. 5. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD ...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI ... HDMI input on the remote control. HDMI Connections for connecting your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Using HDMI (Best) CD DVD For optimal results, DVD players that have... directly by pressing the HDMI button on the back of the HDTV. 4. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Turn off your DVD player. 5. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD ...
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... the remote control, or directly by pressing the COMPONENT button on the back of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote control. 24 www.VIZIO.com Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your HDTV. 4. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the ... the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to an available set of COMPONENT jacks on the power to the S-VIDEO jack on the back or side of the HDTV. 3. Using S-Video (Compatible) CD DVD 1. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Turn on the back...
... the remote control, or directly by pressing the COMPONENT button on the back of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote control. 24 www.VIZIO.com Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your HDTV. 4. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the ... the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to an available set of COMPONENT jacks on the power to the S-VIDEO jack on the back or side of the HDTV. 3. Using S-Video (Compatible) CD DVD 1. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Turn on the back...
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... timing 138.5MHz. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the best resolution available through RGB PC input... by the software or programs to set this connection using the following parameters are often the values required by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to set up the display: Parameters Horizontal Vertical Values Values (Pixels) (Lines) Address 1920 1080 Front Porch 48 3 ...
... timing 138.5MHz. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the best resolution available through RGB PC input... by the software or programs to set this connection using the following parameters are often the values required by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to set up the display: Parameters Horizontal Vertical Values Values (Pixels) (Lines) Address 1920 1080 Front Porch 48 3 ...
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... Skip Scan, you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. The channel availability through cable depends upon which direction to choose CABLE. If you do not need to get information about availability in Clear QAM; Refer to www.antennaweb.org to scan for more information. ...in which channels your cable operator for channels. Press the OK button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Version 7/17/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com l. default choice is being used you are using Cable Service (not a box), press the ▼ button...
... Skip Scan, you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. The channel availability through cable depends upon which direction to choose CABLE. If you do not need to get information about availability in Clear QAM; Refer to www.antennaweb.org to scan for more information. ...in which channels your cable operator for channels. Press the OK button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Version 7/17/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com l. default choice is being used you are using Cable Service (not a box), press the ▼ button...
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... control, control will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI, Component, or AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. 38 www.VIZIO.com b. If you do not, make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. The Channel buttons and on...CH ▲ or ▼buttons to white. 2. If you are watching broadcasts through the available inputs. The VIZIO logo on the remote control. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the...
... control, control will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI, Component, or AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. 38 www.VIZIO.com b. If you do not, make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. The Channel buttons and on...CH ▲ or ▼buttons to white. 2. If you are watching broadcasts through the available inputs. The VIZIO logo on the remote control. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the...
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...header and a short summary of the channel number and name, the format in TV mode. This information consists of the program content, when available from the broadcaster, is displayed. Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate in which the program is ...for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired level is available. Press the INFO button one more time to close the display ...
...header and a short summary of the channel number and name, the format in TV mode. This information consists of the program content, when available from the broadcaster, is displayed. Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate in which the program is ...for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it depressed until the desired level is available. Press the INFO button one more time to close the display ...
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... preset calibrated for a PC display (9300K). Choose from the Off, Low, Medium, or Strong setting. Choose Auto or Off. 42 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in solid colored areas of image motion content that may also be adjusted for a customized setting. Advanced...Level (APL) and the overall picture will look too light. Choose On or Off. Each preset may be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of film materials. MPEG NR Reduces picture noise in the Advanced Video sub-menu, press the OK button or the ...
... preset calibrated for a PC display (9300K). Choose from the Off, Low, Medium, or Strong setting. Choose Auto or Off. 42 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in solid colored areas of image motion content that may also be adjusted for a customized setting. Advanced...Level (APL) and the overall picture will look too light. Choose On or Off. Each preset may be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of film materials. MPEG NR Reduces picture noise in the Advanced Video sub-menu, press the OK button or the ...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to the left or the right. A screen will be available when SRS TSHD is set to accept it . Press either ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to Off. Note: Only ... frequency. When turned ON, SRS TruVolumeTM provides the listener with a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system. Select to the highest, they are not available. Version 7/17/2009 43 www.VIZIO.com Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to your preference. Press the MENU key once to return to the previous screen...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to the left or the right. A screen will be available when SRS TSHD is set to accept it . Press either ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to Off. Note: Only ... frequency. When turned ON, SRS TruVolumeTM provides the listener with a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system. Select to the highest, they are not available. Version 7/17/2009 43 www.VIZIO.com Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to your preference. Press the MENU key once to return to the previous screen...
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.... Partial Channel Search If you set up your TV for TV channels that some channels are shown after pressing the INFO button on the remote control. Press the ► button to select the range of the available channels in memory you are available in a certain channel range again. Press the ... can do this channel using the CH▲ or CH▼ buttons. Scroll through the channels listed using the Initial Setup screens. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you believe channels are shown after pressing the INFO button on the remote control. Press ...
.... Partial Channel Search If you set up your TV for TV channels that some channels are shown after pressing the INFO button on the remote control. Press the ► button to select the range of the available channels in memory you are available in a certain channel range again. Press the ... can do this channel using the CH▲ or CH▼ buttons. Scroll through the channels listed using the Initial Setup screens. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you believe channels are shown after pressing the INFO button on the remote control. Press ...
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...the same time. To select the options in a small window (sub screen). Note: PIP is only available when the Rating Enable option in the Parental Controls Menu is highlighted, press ◄ or ► ... screen) and the other picture is English. Press the MENU button on the screen. 2. PIP Your TV features PIP mode so you can also select Español or Français. Setup Menu 1. ...on the remote control to change the Language of the main screen. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Channel Info Channel Info displays the technical information of equal size and are positioned side-by-...
...the same time. To select the options in a small window (sub screen). Note: PIP is only available when the Rating Enable option in the Parental Controls Menu is highlighted, press ◄ or ► ... screen) and the other picture is English. Press the MENU button on the screen. 2. PIP Your TV features PIP mode so you can also select Español or Français. Setup Menu 1. ...on the remote control to change the Language of the main screen. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Channel Info Channel Info displays the technical information of equal size and are positioned side-by-...
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...to Chapter 6 for the sub-screen. The input sources available will see the screen adjusting to which inputs are available for the main screen. Tech Logo Set the animated illumination of the PIP window. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual PIP Source Select the input source for additional ...details. Indicates which input is used for PIP and POP modes. MAIN SUB HDMI1, HDMI2, TV AV1 AV2 ...
...to Chapter 6 for the sub-screen. The input sources available will see the screen adjusting to which inputs are available for the main screen. Tech Logo Set the animated illumination of the PIP window. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual PIP Source Select the input source for additional ...details. Indicates which input is used for PIP and POP modes. MAIN SUB HDMI1, HDMI2, TV AV1 AV2 ...
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... name that shows the different inputs. 2. either As Broadcaster or Custom. A new menu will make it easier for regular TV is available when watching regular analog (NTSC) TV. Press the OK button to accept the name of both, to the next space and select a second character. 6. Select ...8 characters; VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Input Naming This feature helps you can use up to the next screen that will be displayed showing the following CC settings: CC The CC feature is usually CC1 or CC2. You can customize the way Closed Caption is available when watching digital TV.
... name that shows the different inputs. 2. either As Broadcaster or Custom. A new menu will make it easier for regular TV is available when watching regular analog (NTSC) TV. Press the OK button to accept the name of both, to the next space and select a second character. 6. Select ...8 characters; VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Input Naming This feature helps you can use up to the next screen that will be displayed showing the following CC settings: CC The CC feature is usually CC1 or CC2. You can customize the way Closed Caption is available when watching digital TV.
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...sub-menu, press the MENU button or the ► button. A new menu will not be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning on the Parental Control. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual H/V Position To select the options in the Parental sub-menu, press OK. V-SIZE Adjust...Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. Channel Block Block individual channels from ON or OFF. If set the US TV, US Movie, Canadian English, or Canadian French Ratings. Version 7/17/2009 49 www.VIZIO.com Parental If you can then be able to set to...
...sub-menu, press the MENU button or the ► button. A new menu will not be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by turning on the Parental Control. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual H/V Position To select the options in the Parental sub-menu, press OK. V-SIZE Adjust...Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. Channel Block Block individual channels from ON or OFF. If set the US TV, US Movie, Canadian English, or Canadian French Ratings. Version 7/17/2009 49 www.VIZIO.com Parental If you can then be able to set to...
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...Movie Rating Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, US TV Rating adjustments are not available. General audience PG - Recommended for all audiences PG - Children C8+ - Sexual dialog L - Mature audience NC-17 - VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual US TV Rating Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, US ...Movie Rating adjustments are not available. Older children G - Sexual situations V - No one under 17 years of age X - Press ...
...Movie Rating Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, US TV Rating adjustments are not available. General audience PG - Recommended for all audiences PG - Children C8+ - Sexual dialog L - Mature audience NC-17 - VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual US TV Rating Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, US ...Movie Rating adjustments are not available. Older children G - Sexual situations V - No one under 17 years of age X - Press ...
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...The screen will be removed. not recommended for under 13 years of the menu, then no update is available (the option is OFF, Canadian French Rating adjustments are not available. If Not Available appears at the bottom of age 16 ans+ - A new menu will display a message to confirm ...the values to Chapter 3 for children under 16 years of firmware, source type, and resolution. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Canadian French Rating Note: When Rating Enable is not activated in your TV to the Initial Setup menu. Press the OK button to have the most current parental control ...
...The screen will be removed. not recommended for under 13 years of the menu, then no update is available (the option is OFF, Canadian French Rating adjustments are not available. If Not Available appears at the bottom of age 16 ans+ - A new menu will display a message to confirm ...the values to Chapter 3 for children under 16 years of firmware, source type, and resolution. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Canadian French Rating Note: When Rating Enable is not activated in your TV to the Initial Setup menu. Press the OK button to have the most current parental control ...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 6 Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. Standard TV broadcasts are displayed with black bars on page 39. Movies in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be black bars at the top and bottom. Zoom 2 ... or full frame. Recommended for 2.35:1 film resolutions. Zoom 1 When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this mode, the display image is available only when watching a widescreen program. For 480i/p, 4:3 only. The center of the display image. If you can switch viewing modes using the remote control,...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 6 Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. Standard TV broadcasts are displayed with black bars on page 39. Movies in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be black bars at the top and bottom. Zoom 2 ... or full frame. Recommended for 2.35:1 film resolutions. Zoom 1 When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this mode, the display image is available only when watching a widescreen program. For 480i/p, 4:3 only. The center of the display image. If you can switch viewing modes using the remote control,...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual General TV Problems You cannot see a picture You see "noise" or "trash" on the screen. You switch to a different input and the volume changes. Standard, analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV... various screen modes. If the sound level is not available view "Standard Definition" from a digital source. Press the TV button on the remote control to the TV mode. resolution). If you cannot hear sound The TV has pixels (dots) that may be low. Check ...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual General TV Problems You cannot see a picture You see "noise" or "trash" on the screen. You switch to a different input and the volume changes. Standard, analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV... various screen modes. If the sound level is not available view "Standard Definition" from a digital source. Press the TV button on the remote control to the TV mode. resolution). If you cannot hear sound The TV has pixels (dots) that may be low. Check ...