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... your HDTV from moisture. Ensure that the power cord and any of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. If any other moisture. Version 7/17/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com Continued use of your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of the following occurs, contact the... for moving your HDTV. When unplugging your HDTV if any object drops into your HDTV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Do not overload power strips and extension cords. When your HDTV.
... your HDTV from moisture. Ensure that the power cord and any of the marked voltage can damage the remote control or injure the operator. If any other moisture. Version 7/17/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com Continued use of your HDTV and easily accessible. Only power of the following occurs, contact the... for moving your HDTV. When unplugging your HDTV if any object drops into your HDTV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Do not overload power strips and extension cords. When your HDTV.
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television ... 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 Which Video Connection Should... (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...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television ... 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 Which Video Connection Should... (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...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Daylight Saving ...45 Channel Info...46 Setup...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 Setup...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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Package Contents 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 ...or throw objects at your HDTV. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Version 7/17/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that has been designed to protect...
Package Contents 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 ...or throw objects at your HDTV. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations. Version 7/17/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in good condition and that has been designed to protect...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to increase or decrease the speaker volume. Press the button again to the previous menu level. ... button will return to turn the HDTV off . Once you will return to step up and down the TV channels. Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI SIDE. Additionally, when the OSD is active...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to increase or decrease the speaker volume. Press the button again to the previous menu level. ... button will return to turn the HDTV off . Once you will return to step up and down the TV channels. Use these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI SIDE. Additionally, when the OSD is active...
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... beginning. - (DASH) - This button displays detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program. This button recalls the previously viewed channel. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your program. This button starts all programming of this remote. POWER ( ) - AUDIO - TV - These buttons are used as value settings when the slide bar is...
... beginning. - (DASH) - This button displays detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program. This button recalls the previously viewed channel. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your program. This button starts all programming of this remote. POWER ( ) - AUDIO - TV - These buttons are used as value settings when the slide bar is...
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... next chapter when using the remote to control your pre-programmed DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box DVR. Press the button to the sub-screen or vice versa. pressing SWAP will display the subscreen in standard TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available when viewing digital channels. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual PIP/A - Pressing...
... next chapter when using the remote to control your pre-programmed DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box DVR. Press the button to the sub-screen or vice versa. pressing SWAP will display the subscreen in standard TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available when viewing digital channels. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual PIP/A - Pressing...
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... fresh batteries. Version 7/17/2009 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the... front of the receiver window, 30° to transmit the commands. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the remote...
... fresh batteries. Version 7/17/2009 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the... front of the receiver window, 30° to transmit the commands. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the remote...
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.... If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the back or side of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. Version 7/17/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have an...
.... If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the back or side of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator. Version 7/17/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have an...
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.... 3. Turn on the back or side of the HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the HDMI 4 input on the remote control. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI SET TOP BOX 1. Note: The HDMI input on the...HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Select COMPONENT 1 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 VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input on the HDTV supports ...
.... 3. Turn on the back or side of the HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the HDMI 4 input on the remote control. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI SET TOP BOX 1. Note: The HDMI input on the...HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Select COMPONENT 1 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 VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI input on the HDTV supports ...
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Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control. Turn off the power to view the content. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Turn on your HDTV and set -top... red) on your set -top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Using S-Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off your HDTV. 4.
Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control. Turn off the power to view the content. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Turn on your HDTV and set -top... red) on your set -top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV and set -top box. 2. Using S-Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off your HDTV. 4.
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV CABLE BOX 1. Turn 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 the HDTV...your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the remote control. Connect the "Output to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the remote control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the back of the ...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV CABLE BOX 1. Turn 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 the HDTV...your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the remote control. Connect the "Output to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the remote control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the back of the ...
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... DVD player. 2. Turn off your DVD player. 5. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to your ...HDTV: HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Select HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4 or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote...
... DVD player. 2. Turn off your DVD player. 5. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to your ...HDTV: HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Select HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4 or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote...
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..., or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control. Turn on the remote control. 24 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the... COMPONENT jacks on the back of your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Select COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the COMPONENT button on the back or side of the HDTV. 3.
..., or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the remote control. Turn on the remote control. 24 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the... COMPONENT jacks on the back of your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Select COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the COMPONENT button on the back or side of the HDTV. 3.
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...3. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on the remote control. Select AV1 or AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the S-VIDEO/AV1 jack on the back ... AV button on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the remote control. Select AV1 using the composite connections. Version 7/17/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual CD DVD 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video...
...3. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on the remote control. Select AV1 or AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the S-VIDEO/AV1 jack on the back ... AV button on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the remote control. Select AV1 using the composite connections. Version 7/17/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual CD DVD 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video...
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... through your Receiver/Amp system. Optical Output of audio received with the programs being used. 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting an External Receiver/Amp STEREO SYSTEM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn on the remote control to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. Refer to your sound system to external speakers. This is ... cable to the audio input connectors on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu, and then press OK to open the OnScreen Display (OSD) menu. Press ► on the...
... through your Receiver/Amp system. Optical Output of audio received with the programs being used. 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting an External Receiver/Amp STEREO SYSTEM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn on the remote control to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. Refer to your sound system to external speakers. This is ... cable to the audio input connectors on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu, and then press OK to open the OnScreen Display (OSD) menu. Press ► on the...
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... your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the back of the HDTV. Turn on the remote control. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Computer. 5. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual COMPUTER 1. Note: For a better picture quality when ...connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Version 7/17/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable ...
... your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the back of the HDTV. Turn on the remote control. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Computer. 5. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual COMPUTER 1. Note: For a better picture quality when ...connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Version 7/17/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable ...
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... music, fast forward or fast reverse by pressing ◄ or ►. b. c. a. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Viewing Multimedia Content 1. Press ◄ or ► to highlight OK, and ... you want to select it. Press ◄ or ► again to the main menu. 30 www.VIZIO.com The file will show or . The display at the bottom will show or . When finished, press...USB device with digital content such as photos, music, and movies into the Multi Media port on the remote control. A message will be displayed, showing the folders and files that contains the content you want ...
... music, fast forward or fast reverse by pressing ◄ or ►. b. c. a. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Viewing Multimedia Content 1. Press ◄ or ► to highlight OK, and ... you want to select it. Press ◄ or ► again to the main menu. 30 www.VIZIO.com The file will show or . The display at the bottom will show or . When finished, press...USB device with digital content such as photos, music, and movies into the Multi Media port on the remote control. A message will be displayed, showing the folders and files that contains the content you want ...
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...of the audio being played during the slideshow. See Audio Menu adjustment section on the remote control to highlight Picture menu option, and then press ◄ or ► to adjust the setting. 4. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to sort the pictures on... the USB device by Photo Date, File Date, or alphabetically (File AZ). Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the MENU button once to music...
...of the audio being played during the slideshow. See Audio Menu adjustment section on the remote control to highlight Picture menu option, and then press ◄ or ► to adjust the setting. 4. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you can choose to sort the pictures on... the USB device by Photo Date, File Date, or alphabetically (File AZ). Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the MENU button once to music...
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..., Genre, Artist, or Album. Repeat When set to On, the music will play the songs in the menu. Press the MENU button on the remote control to highlight Music menu option, and then press ◄ or ► to another during the slideshow. Single will play a single song once ... Sequence to set to music you stop it . Music Settings When listening to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Duration Set the amount of time the picture will be displayed. 3. The Music menu will remain on your USB device until...
..., Genre, Artist, or Album. Repeat When set to On, the music will play the songs in the menu. Press the MENU button on the remote control to highlight Music menu option, and then press ◄ or ► to another during the slideshow. Single will play a single song once ... Sequence to set to music you stop it . Music Settings When listening to on, information about the picture briefly appears on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Duration Set the amount of time the picture will be displayed. 3. The Music menu will remain on your USB device until...