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...occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Version 7/17/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com If your HDTV is dropped and the housing is exposed to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord... and contact your HDTV in fire or electric shock. The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual ...
...occurs, contact the dealer: o The power cord fails or frays. Version 7/17/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com If your HDTV is dropped and the housing is exposed to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord... and contact your HDTV in fire or electric shock. The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV, hold the power plug, not the cord. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual ...
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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...future shipping. This may compromise the integrity of the contents are included. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are ...
...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...future shipping. This may compromise the integrity of the contents are included. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are ...
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... following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI SIDE. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- Lights up or down controls in the OSD menus. 12 www.VIZIO.com Switch the... HDTV on and orange when powered off . If a sub-menu is active, pressing this button confirms the menu function to the remote...
... following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI SIDE. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- Lights up or down controls in the OSD menus. 12 www.VIZIO.com Switch the... HDTV on and orange when powered off . If a sub-menu is active, pressing this button confirms the menu function to the remote...
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... List. Press this button will return to the beginning. - (DASH) - INFO - CH ▲/▼ - VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your program. Press this button to work with this button to select folders and files and to return TV mode. NUMBER BUTTON PAD - MUTE - In Multi Media mode, press this...
... List. Press this button will return to the beginning. - (DASH) - INFO - CH ▲/▼ - VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your program. Press this button to work with this button to select folders and files and to return TV mode. NUMBER BUTTON PAD - MUTE - In Multi Media mode, press this...
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...remote control and the receiver window. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to clean the remote control with fresh batteries. Do not subject the remote control to the left and right, 20° up and down. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control... Keep the batteries away from children and pets. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (9.1 meters) from heat sources. ...
...remote control and the receiver window. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at the remote control sensor to clean the remote control with fresh batteries. Do not subject the remote control to the left and right, 20° up and down. VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control... Keep the batteries away from children and pets. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (9.1 meters) from heat sources. ...
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.... Refer to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). 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 for...the other end to an HDMI input on the remote control. Turn off the power to another HDMI connection. 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. SET TOP BOX 1. Connect an...
.... Refer to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). 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 for...the other end to an HDMI input on the remote control. Turn off the power to another HDMI connection. 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. SET TOP BOX 1. Connect an...
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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 Turn off your HDTV and set -top box to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on the back or side of your HDTV Set-... power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the DVI output on your HDTV. 3.
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 Turn off your HDTV and set -top box to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on the back or side of your HDTV Set-... power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with the DVI output on your HDTV. 3.
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... digital cable to the HDTV. 2. Version 7/17/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Compatible) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the remote control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on your HDTV. 4. Using S-Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off the power to...
... digital cable to the HDTV. 2. Version 7/17/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Using Coaxial (Antenna) (Compatible) SET TOP BOX 1. Turn on the remote control. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on your HDTV. 4. Using S-Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual SET TOP BOX 1. Turn off the power to...
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..." or "Antenna Out" connector on the remote control. Connect the "Output to the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the HDTV and VCR. 4. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using...
..." or "Antenna Out" connector on the remote control. Connect the "Output to the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the HDTV and VCR. 4. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using...
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...the HDMI input on your HDTV. 1. Version 7/17/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for DVD Players with... or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control. Turn off your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a ...
...the HDMI input on your HDTV. 1. Version 7/17/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control. See www.vizio.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for DVD Players with... or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control. Turn off your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is available in 6, 15, and 30 foot lengths. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have a ...
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... and DVD player. 5. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Turn on the back or side of the HDTV. 4. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control. 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. 24 www.VIZIO.com
... and DVD player. 5. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Turn on the back or side of the HDTV. 4. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control. 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. 24 www.VIZIO.com
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... and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Note: Refer to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the side of your HDTV. 4. Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual CD DVD 1. Turn off the power to the S-VIDEO/AV1 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV or the AV2 jacks...using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on your DVD player to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Version 7/17/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Your VCR or ...
... and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Note: Refer to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the side of your HDTV. 4. Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual CD DVD 1. Turn off the power to the S-VIDEO/AV1 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV or the AV2 jacks...using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on your DVD player to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Version 7/17/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Your VCR or ...
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... input you can connect it from the HDTV will be connected directly to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu, and then press OK to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting an External Receiver/Amp STEREO SYSTEM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press the MENU button on the...
... input you can connect it from the HDTV will be connected directly to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu, and then press OK to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting an External Receiver/Amp STEREO SYSTEM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press the MENU button on the...
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Connect the VGA cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the power to the RGB PC jack on the remote control. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. This step is optional and... Connecting a Computer VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual COMPUTER 1. Turn on the back of the product. Note: For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from the computer through RGB PC, set your PC computer user manual for more information ...
Connect the VGA cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the power to the RGB PC jack on the remote control. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. This step is optional and... Connecting a Computer VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual COMPUTER 1. Turn on the back of the product. Note: For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from the computer through RGB PC, set your PC computer user manual for more information ...
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...the playback speed forward or reverse 2X. Press ◄ or ► to play , and then press OK to the main menu. 30 www.VIZIO.com The display at the bottom will show or . Press ◄ or ► again to increase the playback speed forward or reverse 4X, .... 5. Insert a USB device with digital content such as photos, music, and movies into the Multi Media port on the remote control. The display at the bottom will show or . c. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Viewing Multimedia Content 1. Press ◄ or ► again to resume normal playback. 6. The file will be displayed...
...the playback speed forward or reverse 2X. Press ◄ or ► to play , and then press OK to the main menu. 30 www.VIZIO.com The display at the bottom will show or . Press ◄ or ► again to increase the playback speed forward or reverse 4X, .... 5. Insert a USB device with digital content such as photos, music, and movies into the Multi Media port on the remote control. The display at the bottom will show or . c. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Viewing Multimedia Content 1. Press ◄ or ► again to resume normal playback. 6. The file will be displayed...
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...show your pictures in random order until you want playing during the slideshow. The Slideshow with music mode. Version 7/17/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com Insert a USB device and select the Picture Folder. 2. Slideshow with Music Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic, or Jazz ... then press ◄ or ► to music. Music file browser Select the slideshow music. See Audio Menu adjustment section on the remote control. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you stop when the slideshow stops. Audio Mode Choose from Off, Single, Sequence, and Shuffle ...
...show your pictures in random order until you want playing during the slideshow. The Slideshow with music mode. Version 7/17/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com Insert a USB device and select the Picture Folder. 2. Slideshow with Music Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic, or Jazz ... then press ◄ or ► to music. Music file browser Select the slideshow music. See Audio Menu adjustment section on the remote control. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you stop when the slideshow stops. Audio Mode Choose from Off, Single, Sequence, and Shuffle ...
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... a single song once and stop playing at the end of that song, Sequence will play the songs in the order they are listed on the TV. Insert a USB device and select the Music Folder. 2. Repeat When set the play the songs in the menu. Play Mode Choose from Random, Dissolve,...In, or Box Out to set to adjust the setting. 4. Audio Mode Choose from Small, Medium, or Large. The Music menu will remain on the remote control. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Duration Set the amount of time the picture will be displayed. 3. Choose a time between 5 seconds and 32 seconds. Info When set to ...
... a single song once and stop playing at the end of that song, Sequence will play the songs in the order they are listed on the TV. Insert a USB device and select the Music Folder. 2. Repeat When set the play the songs in the menu. Play Mode Choose from Random, Dissolve,...In, or Box Out to set to adjust the setting. 4. Audio Mode Choose from Small, Medium, or Large. The Music menu will remain on the remote control. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Duration Set the amount of time the picture will be displayed. 3. Choose a time between 5 seconds and 32 seconds. Info When set to ...
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... Stretch, Zoom1, or Zoom2 Audio Mode Choose from Shuffle, Single, and Sequence to on, information about the video briefly appears on the remote control. Sort By You can adjust various settings, including selecting an audio mode, setting to close the menu. Play Mode Choose from Flat, Rock...USB device and select the Video Folder. 2. Info When set to set to video. Version 7/17/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button on the TV. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you can choose to adjust the setting. 4. Single will be displayed. 3. Press...
... Stretch, Zoom1, or Zoom2 Audio Mode Choose from Shuffle, Single, and Sequence to on, information about the video briefly appears on the remote control. Sort By You can adjust various settings, including selecting an audio mode, setting to close the menu. Play Mode Choose from Flat, Rock...USB device and select the Video Folder. 2. Info When set to set to video. Version 7/17/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com Press the MENU button on the TV. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you can choose to adjust the setting. 4. Single will be displayed. 3. Press...