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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your registration card. Visit our website or call (877) 668-8462 or e-mail us to protect your HDTV. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. and are trademarks of mind and to purchase a plan. BRAVO, VIZIO AND THE V LOGO...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your registration card. Visit our website or call (877) 668-8462 or e-mail us to protect your HDTV. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. and are trademarks of mind and to purchase a plan. BRAVO, VIZIO AND THE V LOGO...
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...61623; When connected to a power outlet, power is always flowing into the slots and openings on the top of your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com Do not use an adapter to ground your HDTV. If your HDTV falls, it from being damaged, the following safety instructions before ...and cause serious damage to your HDTV. Operating your HDTV from overheating, be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in the back and...
...61623; When connected to a power outlet, power is always flowing into the slots and openings on the top of your HDTV. 2 www.VIZIO.com Do not use an adapter to ground your HDTV. If your HDTV falls, it from being damaged, the following safety instructions before ...and cause serious damage to your HDTV. Operating your HDTV from overheating, be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in the back and...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Do not overload power strips and extension cords. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. Unplug your HDTV ... cord. When your HDTV will not be used for moving your HDTV. When unplugging your HDTV if any of time. Version 7/17/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com o The performance of the marked voltage can result in accordance with wet hands. Insert batteries in fire or electric shock. The wall...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Do not overload power strips and extension cords. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. Unplug your HDTV ... cord. When your HDTV will not be used for moving your HDTV. When unplugging your HDTV if any of time. Version 7/17/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com o The performance of the marked voltage can result in accordance with wet hands. Insert batteries in fire or electric shock. The wall...
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...it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Power ...power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to earth...
...it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Power ...power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of the lead-in the building installation. 4 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to earth...
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Version 7/17/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal Communications Commission) http://www.fcc.gov/ Phone: 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) TTY: 1-888-TELL-... and switch to receive low 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 is capable of the DTV Transition...
Version 7/17/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com Analog-only TVs should continue to work as appropriate: FCC (US Federal Communications Commission) http://www.fcc.gov/ Phone: 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) TTY: 1-888-TELL-... and switch to receive low 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 is capable of the DTV Transition...
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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 Mounting your HDTV...10 ... (Compatible) ...21 Using Composite Video (Compatible 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 Connections for DVD Players...
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 Mounting your HDTV...10 ... (Compatible) ...21 Using Composite Video (Compatible 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 Connections for DVD Players...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Thumbnail Size ...32 Info ...32 Music Settings ...32 Sort By ...32 Play Mode ...32 ...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 ... ...43 Digital Audio Out ...43 Speakers...44 Analog Audio Out...44 Lip Sync ...44 Reset Audio Mode ...44 TV Menu ...45 Tuner Mode...45 Auto Search ...45 Partial Channel Search ...45 Skip Channel...45 MTS...45 Time Zone...45 ...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Thumbnail Size ...32 Info ...32 Music Settings ...32 Sort By ...32 Play Mode ...32 ...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 ... ...43 Digital Audio Out ...43 Speakers...44 Analog Audio Out...44 Lip Sync ...44 Reset Audio Mode ...44 TV Menu ...45 Tuner Mode...45 Auto Search ...45 Partial Channel Search ...45 Skip Channel...45 MTS...45 Time Zone...45 ...
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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...
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...
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... 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 future shipping. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that has been...
... 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 future shipping. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that has been...
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... back of the electronic components. Install your HDTV in places with high humidity, dust, or smoke so you choose to mount your HDTV. 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 your HDTV Your HDTV can be installed on a flat surface to avoid...
... back of the electronic components. Install your HDTV in places with high humidity, dust, or smoke so you choose to mount your HDTV. 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 your HDTV Your HDTV can be installed on a flat surface to avoid...
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... up, grabbing the top of the HDTV and pulling it to reduce the chance of the HDTV being pulled over. Version 7/17/2009 11 www.VIZIO.com Attach the other end of the Safety Strap to one end of the strap to the wall: If you have a solid wall you... attach it onto themselves. 1. Attach one of the upper wall mounting holes on the wall, use a lag bolt, again using a washer under the screw head. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Attaching the safety strap When your HDTV is not mounted on the back of the HDTV, using a washer under the nut. 2.
... up, grabbing the top of the HDTV and pulling it to reduce the chance of the HDTV being pulled over. Version 7/17/2009 11 www.VIZIO.com Attach the other end of the Safety Strap to one end of the strap to the wall: If you have a solid wall you... attach it onto themselves. 1. Attach one of the upper wall mounting holes on the wall, use a lag bolt, again using a washer under the screw head. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Attaching the safety strap When your HDTV is not mounted on the back of the HDTV, using a washer under the nut. 2.
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...TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI SIDE. VOL ▲/ ▼ - Switch the HDTV on and orange when powered off . CH ▲/ ▼ - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual... Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - Point the remote control directly at this button...
...TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI SIDE. VOL ▲/ ▼ - Switch the HDTV on and orange when powered off . CH ▲/ ▼ - The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual... Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - Point the remote control directly at this button...
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... connector at the end connecting to an antenna or digital cable (not a cable box) for purchase from the same source. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual 1. Connect to the TV is needed if sound is an additional Component port on the SPDIF Optical connector for connection to connect the external audio from www...
... connector at the end connecting to an antenna or digital cable (not a cable box) for purchase from the same source. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual 1. Connect to the TV is needed if sound is an additional Component port on the SPDIF Optical connector for connection to connect the external audio from www...
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... 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 VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. AV2 - Connect the secondary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box through this all...
... 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 VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. AV2 - Connect the secondary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box through this all...
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... is programmable and supports up or down . Version 7/17/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com CABLE - NUMBER BUTTON PAD - EXIT - VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your program. Press it again to return to navigate the OSD menu. TV - In Multi Media mode, press this button to turn a feature off or...
... is programmable and supports up or down . Version 7/17/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com CABLE - NUMBER BUTTON PAD - EXIT - VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your program. Press it again to return to navigate the OSD menu. TV - In Multi Media mode, press this button to turn a feature off or...
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... continue playing. By pressing it again will display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. Repeatedly press this button again to select TV mode. This button also performs the same function as PIP Input. COMPONENT INPUT - HDMI INPUT - Press this button to control your... to control your pre-programmed DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box DVR. Press this button will display the subscreen in -picture feature. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual PIP/A - The screen will activate the picture-in the corner over the main screen. P.INPUT/C - WIDE/RECORD - This button...
... continue playing. By pressing it again will display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. Repeatedly press this button again to select TV mode. This button also performs the same function as PIP Input. COMPONENT INPUT - HDMI INPUT - Press this button to control your... to control your pre-programmed DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box DVR. Press this button will display the subscreen in -picture feature. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual PIP/A - The screen will activate the picture-in the corner over the main screen. P.INPUT/C - WIDE/RECORD - This button...
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... 20° up and down. Wipe it . Make sure that may pose a fire risk or lead to transmit the commands. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to personal injury. Dispose of Batteries in the ... The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (9.1 meters) from the front of time, remove the batteries. Avoid humidity. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Insertion of the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Keep the batteries away from children and pets. Do not take ...
... 20° up and down. Wipe it . Make sure that may pose a fire risk or lead to transmit the commands. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to personal injury. Dispose of Batteries in the ... The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (9.1 meters) from the front of time, remove the batteries. Avoid humidity. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Insertion of the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Keep the batteries away from children and pets. Do not take ...
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...All three video signals are combined into two channels, S-Video provides a sharper image than Composite video, but is most advanced for PC input. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? RGB PC (VGA) - Compatible (analog) S-Video (AV1) - Connect a digital .... Better (analog) Component - Component video provides a sharper image than Component or S-Video. 18 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to watch TV programming. Composite (AV1 & 2) -
...All three video signals are combined into two channels, S-Video provides a sharper image than Composite video, but is most advanced for PC input. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? RGB PC (VGA) - Compatible (analog) S-Video (AV1) - Connect a digital .... Better (analog) Component - Component video provides a sharper image than Component or S-Video. 18 www.VIZIO.com The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to watch TV programming. Composite (AV1 & 2) -
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... to the HDMI output of the HDTV for optimal results. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have an HDMI digital interface should be connected to your HDTV Set-Top Box user... Refer to the HDMI input of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to another device, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is the right one for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Using HDMI (Best) Cable...
... to the HDMI output of the HDTV for optimal results. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have an HDMI digital interface should be connected to your HDTV Set-Top Box user... Refer to the HDMI input of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to another device, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. This cable is the right one for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Using HDMI (Best) Cable...
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... or COMPONENT 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the COMPONENT button on the remote control. 20 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your cable or satellite operator. ...Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with DVI SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off your set -top box. 5. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input on the back of the HDTV. 4. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the...
... or COMPONENT 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the COMPONENT button on the remote control. 20 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your cable or satellite operator. ...Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with DVI SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off your set -top box. 5. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input on the back of the HDTV. 4. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the...