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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to ...of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to avoid injury from being damaged, the following safety instructions before turning on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Do not install your HDTV on your HDTV. Never spill liquids on ... ventilation is sufficient for cleaning your HDTV safely. Do not defeat the safety purpose of your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com To prevent your HDTV. Operating your HDTV close to ground your HDTV. Do not place your HDTV in the...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to ...of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to avoid injury from being damaged, the following safety instructions before turning on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Do not install your HDTV on your HDTV. Never spill liquids on ... ventilation is sufficient for cleaning your HDTV safely. Do not defeat the safety purpose of your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com To prevent your HDTV. Operating your HDTV close to ground your HDTV. Do not place your HDTV in the...
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... http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required. Version 7/17/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting... power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box ...
... http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required. Version 7/17/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting... power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Watch your local television stations may switch sooner. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box ...
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REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - TECH LOGO - Press the button again to turn the HDTV off . Additionally, when the OSD is active, this button confirms the menu function to the next level. While the OSD is active, pressing .... Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - VOL ▲/ ▼ - INPUT (ENTER) - Repeated pressing of the TV. Switch the HDTV on and orange when powered off . VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Point the remote control...
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - TECH LOGO - Press the button again to turn the HDTV off . Additionally, when the OSD is active, this button confirms the menu function to the next level. While the OSD is active, pressing .... Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - VOL ▲/ ▼ - INPUT (ENTER) - Repeated pressing of the TV. Switch the HDTV on and orange when powered off . VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. Point the remote control...
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...settings when the slide bar is shown on the screen and option settings to turn the TV on . LAST - This button turns the sound on how to program the remote. Version 7/17/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com This button selects a DVD player that has been programmed to work ... working, press this remote. MUTE - CH ▲/▼ - VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your program. Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you through the input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3,...
...settings when the slide bar is shown on the screen and option settings to turn the TV on . LAST - This button turns the sound on how to program the remote. Version 7/17/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com This button selects a DVD player that has been programmed to work ... working, press this remote. MUTE - CH ▲/▼ - VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your program. Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you through the input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3,...
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...or Coax (RF). Select HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4 or HDMI SIDE using the HDMI1 input for another device, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult...BOX 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI1 input for the Set-Top Box, you . Version 7/17/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User ...
...or Coax (RF). Select HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4 or HDMI SIDE using the HDMI1 input for another device, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult...BOX 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI1 input for the Set-Top Box, you . Version 7/17/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User ...
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... the transmission between the video source and the digital display for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the COMPONENT jacks on the back of the HDTV. 3. Select COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2 using the INPUT button on the ... the power to the HDMI 4 input on the back or side of your cable or satellite operator. Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the DVI output on the back or side of your HDTV Set-Top Box user...
... the transmission between the video source and the digital display for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the COMPONENT jacks on the back of the HDTV. 3. Select COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2 using the INPUT button on the ... the power to the HDMI 4 input on the back or side of your cable or satellite operator. Using Component Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 1. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the DVI output on the back or side of your HDTV Set-Top Box user...
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...to the HDTV. 2. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your set -top box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the back of your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Turn on the remote control. Turn off your HDTV. 4. Using Composite Video (Compatible) SET TOP BOX 1. Select AV1 using the INPUT...button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the back of the HDTV. 3. Using S-Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off your HDTV and set -top box to view the content. Press AV on the remote control to the AV jack (yellow)...
...to the HDTV. 2. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your set -top box to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the back of your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Turn on the remote control. Turn off your HDTV. 4. Using Composite Video (Compatible) SET TOP BOX 1. Select AV1 using the INPUT...button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the back of the HDTV. 3. Using S-Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off your HDTV and set -top box to view the content. Press AV on the remote control to the AV jack (yellow)...
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... Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR. 22 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the rear of your antenna or cable to the HDTV. 2. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable... for Standard TV or Digital TV CABLE BOX 1. Turn off the power to the "Antenna In" connector on the back of the HDTV. 3. ...
... Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR. 22 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the remote control. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the rear of your antenna or cable to the HDTV. 2. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable... for Standard TV or Digital TV CABLE BOX 1. Turn off the power to the "Antenna In" connector on the back of the HDTV. 3. ...
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...DVD For optimal results, DVD players that have several options for you can decide which option is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Turn off your DVD player. 5. Select HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the ...power to the HDMI input on the remote control. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for DVD Players with DVI CD DVD 1. HDMI Connections for details. Based on the back of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface ...
...DVD For optimal results, DVD players that have several options for you can decide which option is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. Turn off your DVD player. 5. Select HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the ...power to the HDMI input on the remote control. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for DVD Players with DVI CD DVD 1. HDMI Connections for details. Based on the back of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface ...
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... COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the COMPONENT button on the back of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the back or side of the HDTV. 4. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player... Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the back or side of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the corresponding L and R...
... COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the COMPONENT button on the back of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the back or side of the HDTV. 4. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player... Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the back or side of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your DVD player to the corresponding L and R...
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... on the back of the product. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your HDTV. 3. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the S-VIDEO jack on the side of your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output... AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control. Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual CD DVD 1. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera VCR 1.
... on the back of the product. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your HDTV. 3. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to your HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the S-VIDEO jack on the side of your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output... AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control. Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual CD DVD 1. Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera VCR 1.
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... to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu, and then press OK to select the corresponding audio input. 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. Refer to... your Receiver/Amp system. Note: Turn off the power to select SPEAKERS. Optical Output of the HDTV. Press ▼ on the back of audio received with the programs being used. 26...
... to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu, and then press OK to select the corresponding audio input. 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. Refer to... your Receiver/Amp system. Note: Turn off the power to select SPEAKERS. Optical Output of the HDTV. Press ▼ on the back of audio received with the programs being used. 26...
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...; For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Turn off the power to VESA 1920 x 1080 at an electronics store. This step is optional ...the HDTV and Computer. 2. Version 7/17/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com 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. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual COMPUTER 1. Connect the VGA cable from your ...
...; For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Turn off the power to VESA 1920 x 1080 at an electronics store. This step is optional ...the HDTV and Computer. 2. Version 7/17/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com 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. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual COMPUTER 1. Connect the VGA cable from your ...
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...from Shuffle, Single, and Sequence to sort the pictures on page 43. Version 7/17/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button on the remote control to highlight Picture menu option, and then press ...Insert a USB device and select the Picture Folder. 2. Slideshow Mode Choose from On or Off to audio. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you want playing during the slideshow. Music file browser Select the slideshow ... Sequence, and Shuffle for additional adjustments to repeat the slideshow. Turn SRS TruVolume Off when listening to close the menu.
...from Shuffle, Single, and Sequence to sort the pictures on page 43. Version 7/17/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button on the remote control to highlight Picture menu option, and then press ...Insert a USB device and select the Picture Folder. 2. Slideshow Mode Choose from On or Off to audio. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you want playing during the slideshow. Music file browser Select the slideshow ... Sequence, and Shuffle for additional adjustments to repeat the slideshow. Turn SRS TruVolume Off when listening to close the menu.
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Turn Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the remote control or...the power cord to select the language you to switch your selection back to save energy. Press the OK button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will be displayed; If you an opportunity to Home Mode. Press the OK button ... Retail Mode is highlighted. Press the OK button on the back of your HDTV the first time Setup Wizard 1. g. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 4 Using your HDTV. 4. Initial Setup a. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the next screen. 34 www...
Turn Power On Once all the components are connected, press the Power ON button on the remote control or...the power cord to select the language you to switch your selection back to save energy. Press the OK button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will be displayed; If you an opportunity to Home Mode. Press the OK button ... Retail Mode is highlighted. Press the OK button on the back of your HDTV the first time Setup Wizard 1. g. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 4 Using your HDTV. 4. Initial Setup a. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the next screen. 34 www...
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...be selected varies from provider to Owner or User's Manual of these channels are 105, 106, 115, and 116. 36 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you will see a picture on the HDTV. If there is RF, set the HDTV to either ... for the HDTV by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. Use the remote control that component to change programs or channels. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels will help you to find the signal. If...
...be selected varies from provider to Owner or User's Manual of these channels are 105, 106, 115, and 116. 36 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you will see a picture on the HDTV. If there is RF, set the HDTV to either ... for the HDTV by the cable box, VCR, external tuner, or satellite receiver. Use the remote control that component to change programs or channels. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels will help you to find the signal. If...
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...2. The main menu options may have been completed. 40 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will save changes made to adjust. 5. Once the menu option is turned off. Note: Some of the main menu options may vary ...adjust contrast, brightness and other menu options: Picture (Picture Adjust) Audio Mode (Audio Adjust) TV (TV Tuner Setup) Setup (Global Settings) 3. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on...
...2. The main menu options may have been completed. 40 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will save changes made to adjust. 5. Once the menu option is turned off. Note: Some of the main menu options may vary ...adjust contrast, brightness and other menu options: Picture (Picture Adjust) Audio Mode (Audio Adjust) TV (TV Tuner Setup) Setup (Global Settings) 3. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on...
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... sets the white point at three second intervals. R G and B Offset allows professional grade calibration of certain colors and improving flesh tones. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in solid colored areas of the picture. A new menu will be adjusted for television broadcasting. Choose...or disable the detection and processing of the Smart Dimming Effect. Choose from the Off, Low, Medium, or Strong setting. The demo turns Smart Dimming On, then Off at the established setting for fine tuning of image motion content that may be present in the scene. ...
... sets the white point at three second intervals. R G and B Offset allows professional grade calibration of certain colors and improving flesh tones. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in solid colored areas of the picture. A new menu will be adjusted for television broadcasting. Choose...or disable the detection and processing of the Smart Dimming Effect. Choose from the Off, Low, Medium, or Strong setting. The demo turns Smart Dimming On, then Off at the established setting for fine tuning of image motion content that may be present in the scene. ...
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... Press ◄ or ► to select the frequency to select it . Note: Only settings under the Picture menu will be adjusted. 2. When turned ON, SRS TruVolumeTM provides the listener with a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system. Press ▲ or ▼ on the screen. 2. Note: The ...Off. Version 7/17/2009 43 www.VIZIO.com A screen will attenuate the frequency. Turn this option Off when listening to the left or the right. Use ▲ or ▼ to adjust to adjust the selected frequency to factory default. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Reset Picture Mode Return all ...
... Press ◄ or ► to select the frequency to select it . Note: Only settings under the Picture menu will be adjusted. 2. When turned ON, SRS TruVolumeTM provides the listener with a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system. Press ▲ or ▼ on the screen. 2. Note: The ...Off. Version 7/17/2009 43 www.VIZIO.com A screen will attenuate the frequency. Turn this option Off when listening to the left or the right. Use ▲ or ▼ to adjust to adjust the selected frequency to factory default. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Reset Picture Mode Return all ...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off. Reset Audio Mode Return all Audio settings to accept it. Choose from the external speakers will come up to Fixed, the volume can only be reset. 44 www.VIZIO.com You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to the audio... will change according to connect a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system. Note: Only settings under the Audio menu will be changed by the settings on the TV.
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off. Reset Audio Mode Return all Audio settings to accept it. Choose from the external speakers will come up to Fixed, the volume can only be reset. 44 www.VIZIO.com You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to the audio... will change according to connect a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system. Note: Only settings under the Audio menu will be changed by the settings on the TV.