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...immediately. If water penetrates into your HDTV during lightning. Ensure that the power cord and any of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. If any other moisture. o Your HDTV is dropped or damaged in an area with instructions.... before moving your HDTV. This will not be installed near your HDTV yourself. Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in environments with heavy dust or high ...
...immediately. If water penetrates into your HDTV during lightning. Ensure that the power cord and any of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. If any other moisture. o Your HDTV is dropped or damaged in an area with instructions.... before moving your HDTV. This will not be installed near your HDTV yourself. Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in environments with heavy dust or high ...
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...the safety strap ...11 CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 12 Front Panel ...12 Side Panel Controls...12 Rear Panel Connections...13 Right-Side Panel Connection ...14 VIZIO Remote Control ...15 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 17 Remote Control Range ...17 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...17 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 18...21 Using Coaxial (Antenna) (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 HDMI (Best) ...23 HDMI...
...the safety strap ...11 CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 12 Front Panel ...12 Side Panel Controls...12 Rear Panel Connections...13 Right-Side Panel Connection ...14 VIZIO Remote Control ...15 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 17 Remote Control Range ...17 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...17 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT 18...21 Using Coaxial (Antenna) (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 HDMI (Best) ...23 HDMI...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Daylight Saving ...45 Channel Info...46 ......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 Set-Top Box 54 Searching for Component Codes ...54 Remote Control Codes ...55 CHAPTER 8 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 65 Maintenance ...65 Troubleshooting Guide ...66 Telephone & Technical Support ...68 ...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Daylight Saving ...45 Channel Info...46 ......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 Set-Top Box 54 Searching for Component Codes ...54 Remote Control Codes ...55 CHAPTER 8 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 65 Maintenance ...65 Troubleshooting Guide ...66 Telephone & Technical Support ...68 ...
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...VIZIO VF551XVT VIZIO remote control VUR8M AA batteries for the remote control (2) Power cord Safety Strap Cleaning Cloth This user manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card Additional certified accessories for your HDTV are sold separately: Wall mounts High Definition cables Extra or replacement remote control VIZIO... also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your VIZIO HDTV, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us ...
...VIZIO VF551XVT VIZIO remote control VUR8M AA batteries for the remote control (2) Power cord Safety Strap Cleaning Cloth This user manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card Additional certified accessories for your HDTV are sold separately: Wall mounts High Definition cables Extra or replacement remote control VIZIO... also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your VIZIO HDTV, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us ...
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...REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - Lights up and down the TV channels. Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - Once you have stepped through the input sources in the OSD menus. Use these buttons to turn the HDTV off . Use these buttons to the previous menu level. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO... pressing this button confirms the menu function to the next level. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Point the remote control directly at this button steps through the entire sequence, you will return...
...REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - Lights up and down the TV channels. Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - Once you have stepped through the input sources in the OSD menus. Use these buttons to turn the HDTV off . Use these buttons to the previous menu level. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO... pressing this button confirms the menu function to the next level. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Point the remote control directly at this button steps through the entire sequence, you will return...
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...of this button will step you will also be selected by -step instructions on the screen and option settings to turn the TV on . Blinks when the remote operates. Press this button to display the Channel List. This button turns the sound on and off or on from the ...: a DVD player, a Home Theater System or Audio Amplifier, and a Cable or Set-Top Box. This button turns the volume up or down . VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your program. Press repeatedly to go back to the previous menu screen or to return to your...
...of this button will step you will also be selected by -step instructions on the screen and option settings to turn the TV on . Blinks when the remote operates. Press this button to display the Channel List. This button turns the sound on and off or on from the ...: a DVD player, a Home Theater System or Audio Amplifier, and a Cable or Set-Top Box. This button turns the volume up or down . VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your program. Press repeatedly to go back to the previous menu screen or to return to your...
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.../2009 17 www.VIZIO.com Re-attach the battery cover. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to clean the remote control with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check...obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. Do not attempt to transmit the commands. Make sure that may also result in cracking or leakage that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a volatile solvent. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Insertion...
.../2009 17 www.VIZIO.com Re-attach the battery cover. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to clean the remote control with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check...obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. Do not attempt to transmit the commands. Make sure that may also result in cracking or leakage that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with a volatile solvent. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Insertion...
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... BOX 1. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your home theater configuration, you can connect the Set-Top Box to another device, or you do...the HDMI1 input for another HDMI connection. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Based on the remote control. 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 ...
... BOX 1. Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your home theater configuration, you can connect the Set-Top Box to another device, or you do...the HDMI1 input for another HDMI connection. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Based on the remote control. 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 ...
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... 2. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual HDMI Connections for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the remote control. 20 www.VIZIO.com Select... HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the back of the HDTV. 3. Refer to ...
... 2. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual HDMI Connections for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the remote control. 20 www.VIZIO.com Select... HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the back of the HDTV. 3. Refer to ...
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... on the back of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote control to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the back of your HDTV and set -top box to the AV jack (yellow) on the remote control. Version 7/17/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Connect the video cable (yellow) from your set -...remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the back of your HDTV and set -top box to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of your antenna or digital cable to view the content. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Compatible) SET TOP BOX 1. Using S-Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT...
... on the back of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote control to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the back of your HDTV and set -top box to the AV jack (yellow) on the remote control. Version 7/17/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Connect the video cable (yellow) from your set -...remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on your HDTV. 4. Turn on the back of your HDTV and set -top box to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of your antenna or digital cable to view the content. Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Compatible) SET TOP BOX 1. Using S-Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT...
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...remote control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the back of your VCR. 22 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control...If you have an off the power to the HDTV. 2. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the rear of the HDTV 3. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard...
...remote control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the back of your VCR. 22 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control...If you have an off the power to the HDTV. 2. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the rear of the HDTV 3. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard...
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...VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on your HDTV. 1. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your home theater configuration, you . Select HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote control.... 4. Turn on the back of the HDTV. 3. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD player to the HDTV and your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Based on the remote control. Using HDMI (Best) CD DVD For optimal results, DVD players ...
...VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on your HDTV. 1. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your home theater configuration, you . Select HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote control.... 4. Turn on the back of the HDTV. 3. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD player to the HDTV and your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Based on the remote control. Using HDMI (Best) CD DVD For optimal results, DVD players ...
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...on the back or side of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control. 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select ... COMPONENT 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the COMPONENT button on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your HDTV. 4. Turn on the back or side of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD...
...on the back or side of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control. 24 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select ... COMPONENT 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the COMPONENT button on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your HDTV. 4. Turn on the back or side of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD...
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...of the HDTV if you are using the composite connections. Turn on the side of your HDTV. 4. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera VCR 1. Version... directly by pressing the AV button on the side of your HDTV or the AV2 jack on the remote control. Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual CD DVD 1. Turn off the power to the S-VIDEO/AV1 jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the video cable (yellow...
...of the HDTV if you are using the composite connections. Turn on the side of your HDTV. 4. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera VCR 1. Version... directly by pressing the AV button on the side of your HDTV or the AV2 jack on the remote control. Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual CD DVD 1. Turn off the power to the S-VIDEO/AV1 jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the video cable (yellow...
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...corresponding audio input. Refer to your Receiver/Amp user manual to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu, and then press OK to select SPEAKERS. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting an External Receiver/Amp STEREO SYSTEM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press ▼...; on the back of the HDTV. Press ▼ on the remote control to external speakers. The audio output is not amplified ...
...corresponding audio input. Refer to your Receiver/Amp user manual to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu, and then press OK to select SPEAKERS. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting an External Receiver/Amp STEREO SYSTEM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press ▼...; on the back of the HDTV. Press ▼ on the remote control to external speakers. The audio output is not amplified ...
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... PC jack on the remote control. Note: For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Connect the VGA cable from the computer through RGB PC, set your computer to VESA 1920 x 1080 at an electronics store. Version 7/17/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com Connecting a Computer VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual COMPUTER 1.
... PC jack on the remote control. Note: For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Connect the VGA cable from the computer through RGB PC, set your computer to VESA 1920 x 1080 at an electronics store. Version 7/17/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com Connecting a Computer VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual COMPUTER 1.
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...main menu. 30 www.VIZIO.com When finished, press EXIT once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to resume normal playback. 6. Insert a USB device with digital content such as photos, music, and movies into the Multi Media port on the remote control. Press ◄ or... increase the playback speed forward or reverse 2X. While playing videos or music, fast forward or fast reverse by pressing ◄ or ►. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Viewing Multimedia Content 1. c. If a USB device is already connected, press the MEDIA button on the left-hand side of your USB...
...main menu. 30 www.VIZIO.com When finished, press EXIT once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to resume normal playback. 6. Insert a USB device with digital content such as photos, music, and movies into the Multi Media port on the remote control. Press ◄ or... increase the playback speed forward or reverse 2X. While playing videos or music, fast forward or fast reverse by pressing ◄ or ►. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Viewing Multimedia Content 1. c. If a USB device is already connected, press the MEDIA button on the left-hand side of your USB...
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... Picture menu option, and then press ◄ or ► to adjust the setting. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control. Single will show all of the audio being played during the slideshow. Press OK to enter the Audio sub menus for additional adjustments to ...stop the slideshow. Press OK to browse for this option to stop the slideshow. The Picture menu will automatically stop when the slideshow stops. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to sort the pictures on your USB device that you stop the slideshow. Press the...
... Picture menu option, and then press ◄ or ► to adjust the setting. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control. Single will show all of the audio being played during the slideshow. Press OK to enter the Audio sub menus for additional adjustments to ...stop the slideshow. Press OK to browse for this option to stop the slideshow. The Picture menu will automatically stop when the slideshow stops. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to sort the pictures on your USB device that you stop the slideshow. Press the...
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...set to On, the music will continue playing until you stop it. Info When set to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the TV. Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right, Wipe Left, Wipe Up, Wipe Down, Box In, or Box Out to set the transition...information about the song briefly appears on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button on the remote control to highlight Music menu option, and then press ◄ or ► to close the menu. Press the MENU button once to adjust the setting. 4. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Duration Set the amount of time...
...set to On, the music will continue playing until you stop it. Info When set to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the TV. Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right, Wipe Left, Wipe Up, Wipe Down, Box In, or Box Out to set the transition...information about the song briefly appears on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button on the remote control to highlight Music menu option, and then press ◄ or ► to close the menu. Press the MENU button once to adjust the setting. 4. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Duration Set the amount of time...
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... appears on the remote control. Shuffle will play the videos in the order they are listed on your USB device until you stop it . See Picture Menu adjustment section below. Single will be displayed. 3. Info When set the video sequence mode. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Video ...Settings When watching videos you can choose to close the menu. Insert a USB device and select the Video Folder. 2. Press the MENU button on the TV.
... appears on the remote control. Shuffle will play the videos in the order they are listed on your USB device until you stop it . See Picture Menu adjustment section below. Single will be displayed. 3. Info When set the video sequence mode. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Video ...Settings When watching videos you can choose to close the menu. Insert a USB device and select the Video Folder. 2. Press the MENU button on the TV.
