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... of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of the grounding electrode. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual... discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information ...
... of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of the grounding electrode. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual... discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information ...
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... contact the parties listed below, as before 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. Analog-only...www.ntia.doc.gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to...
... contact the parties listed below, as before 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. Analog-only...www.ntia.doc.gov/ 1-888-DTV-2009 Listings of US Television Stations http://www.high-techproductions.com/usTVstations.htm Note: Your VIZIO HDTV is required. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Advisory of receiving Digital Broadcasts, and no Digital Converter Box is capable of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to...
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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 ... (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 ... (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...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 Display... ...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...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 Display... ...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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... surface to prevent damage to the screen. Note: Use M8x 25M 1.25 pitch screws for viewing. VIZIO offers professional installation services. b. Remove the eight (8) screws holding the stand, then pull downward on...not be compromised. Your HDTV should be mounted on the wall, see below . 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 ...
... surface to prevent damage to the screen. Note: Use M8x 25M 1.25 pitch screws for viewing. VIZIO offers professional installation services. b. Remove the eight (8) screws holding the stand, then pull downward on...not be compromised. Your HDTV should be mounted on the wall, see below . 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 ...
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... RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI SIDE. TECH LOGO - INPUT (ENTER) - Repeated pressing of the TV. Use these buttons to the next level. Point the remote control directly at this button will proceed to step up in the OSD... active, pressing this window for the best response to increase or decrease the speaker volume. VOL ▲/ ▼ - VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - MENU - This button activates the On Screen Display ...
... RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI SIDE. TECH LOGO - INPUT (ENTER) - Repeated pressing of the TV. Use these buttons to the next level. Point the remote control directly at this button will proceed to step up in the OSD... active, pressing this window for the best response to increase or decrease the speaker volume. VOL ▲/ ▼ - VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR - Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - MENU - This button activates the On Screen Display ...
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...TV stations in your home theater system. Connect to the L+R AUDIO here. Connect the video and audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 7. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from a computer here. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VF551XVT... There is an additional AV port on the SPDIF Optical connector for Digital TV. S-VIDEO/AV1 - AUDIO OUT - HDMI 4 - Version 7/17/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com There is also transmitted with Audio L/R) - DTV/TV - HDMI 1, 2 & 3 - Connect another digital video device such ...
...TV stations in your home theater system. Connect to the L+R AUDIO here. Connect the video and audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 7. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from a computer here. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VF551XVT... There is an additional AV port on the SPDIF Optical connector for Digital TV. S-VIDEO/AV1 - AUDIO OUT - HDMI 4 - Version 7/17/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com There is also transmitted with Audio L/R) - DTV/TV - HDMI 1, 2 & 3 - Connect another digital video device such ...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your program. SET - POWER ( ) - Press this button to play/pause a slideshow, playing music, or movies. Press it again ...-channels. This button displays program information. LAST - Press this button to return the functions back to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. TV - GUIDE - See "Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control" at the back of the Remote Control. This button selects a cable or satellite set-top box that has been programmed...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your program. SET - POWER ( ) - Press this button to play/pause a slideshow, playing music, or movies. Press it again ...-channels. This button displays program information. LAST - Press this button to return the functions back to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. TV - GUIDE - See "Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control" at the back of the Remote Control. This button selects a cable or satellite set-top box that has been programmed...
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...also starts Playback when using the remote to control your pre-programmed DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box DVR. 16 www.VIZIO.com AUDIO/FF - While in standard TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available when viewing digital channels. MTS/PLAY - MEDIA/PREV - Pressing this button ...also Stops playback/recording when using the remote to control your pre-programmed DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box DVR. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual PIP/A - Press this button to select TV mode. This button also performs the same function as PIP Input. SLEEP/PAUSE - CC/STOP - Press this ...
...also starts Playback when using the remote to control your pre-programmed DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box DVR. 16 www.VIZIO.com AUDIO/FF - While in standard TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available when viewing digital channels. MTS/PLAY - MEDIA/PREV - Pressing this button ...also Stops playback/recording when using the remote to control your pre-programmed DVD Player or Cable/Satellite Box DVR. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual PIP/A - Press this button to select TV mode. This button also performs the same function as PIP Input. SLEEP/PAUSE - CC/STOP - Press this ...
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... be kept dry and away from heat sources. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with fresh batteries. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Insertion of Batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Keep the batteries away from children and pets. If the... TV responds erratically to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it with a clean, damp cloth. Precautionary Tips for a long period of the...
... be kept dry and away from heat sources. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with fresh batteries. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Insertion of Batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Keep the batteries away from children and pets. If the... TV responds erratically to undue physical stress, such as striking or dropping it with a clean, damp cloth. Precautionary Tips for a long period of the...
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...TV programming. Connect a digital or analog antenna cable or coaxial cable to the most commonly used for digital displays. Component video provides a sharper image than composite video and S-video because the three video signals are combined into two channels, S-Video provides a sharper image than Component or S-Video. 18 www.VIZIO....com Compatible (analog) S-Video (AV1) - All three video signals are transmitted via three separate channels. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection...
...TV programming. Connect a digital or analog antenna cable or coaxial cable to the most commonly used for digital displays. Component video provides a sharper image than composite video and S-video because the three video signals are combined into two channels, S-Video provides a sharper image than Component or S-Video. 18 www.VIZIO....com Compatible (analog) S-Video (AV1) - All three video signals are transmitted via three separate channels. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection...
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... cable to the S-VIDEO jack on your HDTV and set-top box. 5. 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. Turn off your HDTV and set -top box. 5. Turn off the power to ... (yellow) on the remote control 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. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote...
... cable to the S-VIDEO jack on your HDTV and set-top box. 5. 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. Turn off your HDTV and set -top box. 5. Turn off the power to ... (yellow) on the remote control 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. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote...
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...or cable to the HDTV. 2. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the HDTV. 4. Turn on the back of the HDTV. 3. Note: If you have an off the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable ...for Standard TV or Digital TV CABLE BOX 1. Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR VCR 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly ...
...or cable to the HDTV. 2. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the HDTV. 4. Turn on the back of the HDTV. 3. Note: If you have an off the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable ...for Standard TV or Digital TV CABLE BOX 1. Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR VCR 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly ...
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... of the product. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the power to VESA 1920 x 1080 at an electronics store. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual COMPUTER 1. Connect the VGA cable from your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV....you want to the HDTV and Computer. 2. Note: For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Turn on the remote control. Refer to your computer to the RGB PC jack on the back of the HDTV. Connect the 1/8-inch audio ...
... of the product. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the power to VESA 1920 x 1080 at an electronics store. Connecting a Computer VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual COMPUTER 1. Connect the VGA cable from your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV....you want to the HDTV and Computer. 2. Note: For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through the TV. 4. Turn on the remote control. Refer to your computer to the RGB PC jack on the back of the HDTV. Connect the 1/8-inch audio ...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to set up the display: Parameters Horizontal Vertical Values Values...587 kHz 58.934 Hz Sync Polarity P N Pixel Rate (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) 138.5 59.934 28 www.VIZIO.com Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Horiz. See the table below for the best resolution available through RGB PC input when ...are often the values required by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to have the 1920 x 1080 resolution display through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for better picture quality...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to set up the display: Parameters Horizontal Vertical Values Values...587 kHz 58.934 Hz Sync Polarity P N Pixel Rate (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) 138.5 59.934 28 www.VIZIO.com Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Horiz. See the table below for the best resolution available through RGB PC input when ...are often the values required by the VGA Card Manufacturer), your TV set is equipped to have the 1920 x 1080 resolution display through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for better picture quality...
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 3 Using the Multi Media Port With the Multi Media port you ...is Level 2, a folder within that can be played on the drive is Level 3, etc. Version 7/17/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com Display Limits The Multimedia Viewer will show the first 1000 folders and 1000 files in the Multi Media port, use a... USB extension cable. Connect one end of the TV. Multimedia Viewer Specifications Supported File Extensions Video: .asf, .wmv, .avi, .mp4, .mov, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob (DVD) Audio...
VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 3 Using the Multi Media Port With the Multi Media port you ...is Level 2, a folder within that can be played on the drive is Level 3, etc. Version 7/17/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com Display Limits The Multimedia Viewer will show the first 1000 folders and 1000 files in the Multi Media port, use a... USB extension cable. Connect one end of the TV. Multimedia Viewer Specifications Supported File Extensions Video: .asf, .wmv, .avi, .mp4, .mov, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob (DVD) Audio...
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... set the transition type when changing from Small, Medium, or Large. Choose a time between 5 seconds and 32 seconds. Press ▲ or ▼ on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right, Wipe Left, Wipe Up, Wipe Down, Box In, or Box Out to another during the... appears on the remote control. Info When set to set to close the menu. Press the MENU button on the TV. Repeat When set the play the songs in the menu. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Duration Set the amount of time the picture will remain on your USB device until you stop it...
... set the transition type when changing from Small, Medium, or Large. Choose a time between 5 seconds and 32 seconds. Press ▲ or ▼ on the TV. 32 www.VIZIO.com Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right, Wipe Left, Wipe Up, Wipe Down, Box In, or Box Out to another during the... appears on the remote control. Info When set to set to close the menu. Press the MENU button on the TV. Repeat When set the play the songs in the menu. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Duration Set the amount of time the picture will remain on your USB device until you stop it...
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.... 16:9 videos: choose Stretch, Zoom1, or Zoom2 Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic, Jazz, and Soft to adjust the setting. 4. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you can choose to sort the videos by Type, Date, or, File Name. Press ▲ or ▼ on... the TV. Sequence will be displayed. 3. Picture Mode Choose from Shuffle, Single, and Sequence to set to on, information about the video briefly appears on the...
.... 16:9 videos: choose Stretch, Zoom1, or Zoom2 Audio Mode Choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic, Jazz, and Soft to adjust the setting. 4. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you can choose to sort the videos by Type, Date, or, File Name. Press ▲ or ▼ on... the TV. Sequence will be displayed. 3. Picture Mode Choose from Shuffle, Single, and Sequence to set to on, information about the video briefly appears on the...
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... OK button on the remote control. b. Selecting Home Mode will allow you an opportunity to Home Mode. e. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 4 Using your HDTV. 4. f. If Retail Mode is highlighted. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the next... screen. 34 www.VIZIO.com Press the OK button on the remote control to go to the HDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) ... power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Press the OK button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will come up.
... OK button on the remote control. b. Selecting Home Mode will allow you an opportunity to Home Mode. e. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 4 Using your HDTV. 4. f. If Retail Mode is highlighted. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the next... screen. 34 www.VIZIO.com Press the OK button on the remote control to go to the HDTV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) ... power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Press the OK button on the TV set, the Initial Setup Welcome screen will come up.
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...of antenna and in which channels your cable operator supplies DTV digital content in the TV menu. If you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. k. The screen...TV input, then going to choose CABLE. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to start the search for more information. Press the OK button on the remote control to get information about availability in your cable operator for available channels. Press the OK button on the remote control and select Skip Scan. i. VIZIO VF551XVT... User Manual Version 7/17/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com
...of antenna and in which channels your cable operator supplies DTV digital content in the TV menu. If you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. k. The screen...TV input, then going to choose CABLE. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to start the search for more information. Press the OK button on the remote control to get information about availability in your cable operator for available channels. Press the OK button on the remote control and select Skip Scan. i. VIZIO VF551XVT... User Manual Version 7/17/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com