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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 Setting Up Your HDTV ...10 Wall ...(Compatible 21 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...22 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV 22 Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR 22 Connecting Your DVD Player...23 Using ... 3 USING THE MULTI MEDIA PORT 29 Supported File Formats ...29 Viewing Multimedia Content...30 Picture Settings ...31 Slideshow Mode...31 Slideshow with Music...31 Music file browser ...31 Audio Mode...31...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 Setting Up Your HDTV ...10 Wall ...(Compatible 21 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...22 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV 22 Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR 22 Connecting Your DVD Player...23 Using ... 3 USING THE MULTI MEDIA PORT 29 Supported File Formats ...29 Viewing Multimedia Content...30 Picture Settings ...31 Slideshow Mode...31 Slideshow with Music...31 Music file browser ...31 Audio Mode...31...
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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 5 ADVANCED ADJUSTMENT OF HDTV 40 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ......
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 5 ADVANCED ADJUSTMENT OF HDTV 40 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ......
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...set top box here. Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 3. AV2 - Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to view pictures..., listen to connect the external video from the same source, and then use the yellow connector to music, or watch movies. 14 www.VIZIO.com
...set top box here. Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 3. AV2 - Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. Insert a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB drive to view pictures..., listen to connect the external video from the same source, and then use the yellow connector to music, or watch movies. 14 www.VIZIO.com
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...set the size of the HDTV. This button also begins recording when using the remote to small, medium, or large. This button also skips to the previous track when using the remote to select Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. While in standard TV... mode and alternate audio channels, where available when viewing digital channels. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual PIP/A - Repeatedly press this button to...DVR. AUDIO/FF - Press this button to view pictures, listen to music, or watch movies on a USB drive connected to the ...
...set the size of the HDTV. This button also begins recording when using the remote to small, medium, or large. This button also skips to the previous track when using the remote to select Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. While in standard TV... mode and alternate audio channels, where available when viewing digital channels. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual PIP/A - Repeatedly press this button to...DVR. AUDIO/FF - Press this button to view pictures, listen to music, or watch movies on a USB drive connected to the ...
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This step is optional and only needed if you want to transmit audio from the computer through RGB PC, set your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the power to the HDTV and Computer. 2. Refer to your computer to ...and Computer. 5. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual COMPUTER 1. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Note: For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Version 7/17/2009 27...
This step is optional and only needed if you want to transmit audio from the computer through RGB PC, set your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the power to the HDTV and Computer. 2. Refer to your computer to ...and Computer. 5. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual COMPUTER 1. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Note: For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Version 7/17/2009 27...
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...N: negative, ◎: Primary mode Resolution through RGB Input If your TV set is equipped to have the 1920 x 1080 resolution display 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 questions on ... VESA Reduced Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the software or programs to set this connection using the following timing 138.5MHz. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through this timing mode). Also see Resolution through ...
...N: negative, ◎: Primary mode Resolution through RGB Input If your TV set is equipped to have the 1920 x 1080 resolution display 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 questions on ... VESA Reduced Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program (usually offered by the software or programs to set this connection using the following timing 138.5MHz. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through this timing mode). Also see Resolution through ...
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..., and then press ◄ or ► to work. Press OK to stop the slideshow. Press EXIT to begin the slideshow. Version 7/17/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you stop when the slideshow stops. Audio Mode Choose from On or Off to adjust the overall quality of the...
..., and then press ◄ or ► to work. Press OK to stop the slideshow. Press EXIT to begin the slideshow. Version 7/17/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you stop when the slideshow stops. Audio Mode Choose from On or Off to adjust the overall quality of the...
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... appears on the remote control. Press the MENU button on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button once to adjust the overall quality of the audio being played. Repeat When set to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the remote control to highlight Music menu option, ... the songs in the order they are listed on the screen during a slideshow. The Music menu will be displayed. 3. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Duration Set the amount of time the picture will remain on your USB device until you stop it, and Shuffle will play the songs in random order until you...
... appears on the remote control. Press the MENU button on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button once to adjust the overall quality of the audio being played. Repeat When set to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the remote control to highlight Music menu option, ... the songs in the order they are listed on the screen during a slideshow. The Music menu will be displayed. 3. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Duration Set the amount of time the picture will remain on your USB device until you stop it, and Shuffle will play the songs in random order until you...
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... are listed on the TV. Press OK to enter the Picture sub menus for additional adjustments to video. Sort By You can adjust various settings, including selecting an audio mode, setting to a wider format, etc. 1. Wide Format Set the way the picture looks on the remote control.... Insert a USB device and select the Video Folder. 2. Repeat When set to On, the video(s) will be displayed. 3. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Video Settings ...
... are listed on the TV. Press OK to enter the Picture sub menus for additional adjustments to video. Sort By You can adjust various settings, including selecting an audio mode, setting to a wider format, etc. 1. Wide Format Set the way the picture looks on the remote control.... Insert a USB device and select the Video Folder. 2. Repeat When set to On, the video(s) will be displayed. 3. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Video Settings ...
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... been selected on the remote control. Pressing this button will help you through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI 4 and HDMI SIDE. If there is RF, set the HDTV to either Channel 3 or Channel 4 matching the channel which setup includes a box... HDTV. If the selected input is no picture, make sure you will display the television station or program selected by pressing the INPUT button on the back of these channels are 105, 106, 115, and 116. 36 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input...
... been selected on the remote control. Pressing this button will help you through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI 4 and HDMI SIDE. If there is RF, set the HDTV to either Channel 3 or Channel 4 matching the channel which setup includes a box... HDTV. If the selected input is no picture, make sure you will display the television station or program selected by pressing the INPUT button on the back of these channels are 105, 106, 115, and 116. 36 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input...
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... select it . VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. 2. Enjoy your program if task has been completed. Use either ◄ or ► to set to Standard. 7. The Picture Menu is highlighted. The Picture Menu is highlighted...
... select it . VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. 2. Enjoy your program if task has been completed. Use either ◄ or ► to set to Standard. 7. The Picture Menu is highlighted. The Picture Menu is highlighted...
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... through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control, or by selecting Component from orange to see a picture. c. The Channel buttons and on the remote control will change the channel. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you wish...
... through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control, or by selecting Component from orange to see a picture. c. The Channel buttons and on the remote control will change the channel. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you wish...
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... on the remote control, the information header and a short summary of the channel number and name, the format in TV mode. Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate in which the program is broadcast (480i SD, 480P SD, 720P HD...channel is selected, an information header is shown over the picture for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- button or remote control until the desired channel is reached. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it depressed...
... on the remote control, the information header and a short summary of the channel number and name, the format in TV mode. Program Information When watching a digital TV program, the On Screen Display will only operate in which the program is broadcast (480i SD, 480P SD, 720P HD...channel is selected, an information header is shown over the picture for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- button or remote control until the desired channel is reached. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it depressed...
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... turned off. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the left hand side of several menu options: Picture, Audio Mode, TV, and Setup. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you want to the settings, even if the TV is displayed...
... turned off. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the left hand side of several menu options: Picture, Audio Mode, TV, and Setup. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you want to the settings, even if the TV is displayed...
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... able to see the detail in the bright parts of color first. Press the MENU button on the remote control to set tint is too high the picture will not be able to your program if the task has been completed. Contrast The Contrast adjusts the white levels in ...Sharpness The Sharpness adjustment adjusts the sharpness of the edges of color in the picture. Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to select it. 3. Color Color adjusts the amount of elements in the picture. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Picture Menu 1. In most cases, the default middle position is too low you ...
... able to see the detail in the bright parts of color first. Press the MENU button on the remote control to set tint is too high the picture will not be able to your program if the task has been completed. Contrast The Contrast adjusts the white levels in ...Sharpness The Sharpness adjustment adjusts the sharpness of the edges of color in the picture. Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to select it. 3. Color Color adjusts the amount of elements in the picture. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Picture Menu 1. In most cases, the default middle position is too low you ...
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... adjusted for the highest quality picture. Film Mode Enable or disable the detection and processing of the Smart Dimming Effect. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in the scene. This feature will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for television broadcasting. Smart Dimming Setting This menu controls the Smart...
... adjusted for the highest quality picture. Film Mode Enable or disable the detection and processing of the Smart Dimming Effect. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in the scene. This feature will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for television broadcasting. Smart Dimming Setting This menu controls the Smart...
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...Jazz. Select to be shown on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu, and then press OK to Off. Note: When SRS TSHD is set to select it . Equalizer To select the options in the Equalizer sub-menu, press the OK button. Press ◄ or ► to ...▲ or ▼ on the remote control to select an Audio menu option. 4. SRS TSHD This option sets the SRS True Surround HD surround sound process. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to music. Once the menu option is highlighted, press ◄ or ► on the remote control to ...
...Jazz. Select to be shown on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu, and then press OK to Off. Note: When SRS TSHD is set to select it . Equalizer To select the options in the Equalizer sub-menu, press the OK button. Press ◄ or ► to ...▲ or ▼ on the remote control to select an Audio menu option. 4. SRS TSHD This option sets the SRS True Surround HD surround sound process. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to music. Once the menu option is highlighted, press ◄ or ► on the remote control to ...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV for channel in a certain channel range again. Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to highlight the TV menu, and then press OK to your setup has changed, you do not want to look for DTV / TV ...button on the remote control to start searching in. Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control and the Picture menu will still be skipped. Version 7/17/2009 45 www.VIZIO.com If you did not do this or if your program if the task has been completed. This signal is...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV for channel in a certain channel range again. Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to highlight the TV menu, and then press OK to your setup has changed, you do not want to look for DTV / TV ...button on the remote control to start searching in. Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control and the Picture menu will still be skipped. Version 7/17/2009 45 www.VIZIO.com If you did not do this or if your program if the task has been completed. This signal is...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check following troubleshooting guide for assistance by calling 1-877-MYVIZIO (698-4946) or e-mail us at the remote sensor on the top of the channel may be low. If you are using cable connected directly to the TV...source. Power is ON but there is not ON. Reset Picture settings. If the display still fails to select a different input ...expected, contact the VIZIO for possible solutions. Press the TV button on your TV. Make sure your audio settings. There appear ...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check following troubleshooting guide for assistance by calling 1-877-MYVIZIO (698-4946) or e-mail us at the remote sensor on the top of the channel may be low. If you are using cable connected directly to the TV...source. Power is ON but there is not ON. Reset Picture settings. If the display still fails to select a different input ...expected, contact the VIZIO for possible solutions. Press the TV button on your TV. Make sure your audio settings. There appear ...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Index Accessories 9 Adjustments Advanced 40 Channel 12 Closed Caption 16 Selecting the Screen Size 16, 52 Volume 12 Antenna 18 Audio Menu 43 ... 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...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Index Accessories 9 Adjustments Advanced 40 Channel 12 Closed Caption 16 Selecting the Screen Size 16, 52 Volume 12 Antenna 18 Audio Menu 43 ... 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...