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..., view Standard Definition from wall or antenna Cannot return to Setup App Screen is displaying blue/no longer accessible after a few seconds I do not have components with HDMI outputs to search for compatibility with Wireless Subwoofer. Then select Auto Channel Scan to ensure the BEST possible picture. ® SATELLITE / CABLE GAMING CONSOLE BLU-RAY™ / DVD VIZIO HIGH DEFINITION CABLES MAKE THE BEST HD CONNECTION! For more about VIZIO Certified* High Definition cables please visit us online...
..., view Standard Definition from wall or antenna Cannot return to Setup App Screen is displaying blue/no longer accessible after a few seconds I do not have components with HDMI outputs to search for compatibility with Wireless Subwoofer. Then select Auto Channel Scan to ensure the BEST possible picture. ® SATELLITE / CABLE GAMING CONSOLE BLU-RAY™ / DVD VIZIO HIGH DEFINITION CABLES MAKE THE BEST HD CONNECTION! For more about VIZIO Certified* High Definition cables please visit us online...
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..., or component damage. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is sufficient for the installation, use caution when moving your HDTV. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord. The lightning flash with your HDTV and any object into a grounded power outlet. Use only a cart or stand recommended...
..., or component damage. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is sufficient for the installation, use caution when moving your HDTV. To totally disconnect power, unplug the power cord. The lightning flash with your HDTV and any object into a grounded power outlet. Use only a cart or stand recommended...
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... electric shock. Follow instructions for repair. If your HDTV will not be used for your HDTV away from moisture. Operating your HDTV. Any other cables are unplugged before moving your HDTV in accordance with heavy dust or high humidity. Version 9/30/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Incorrect polarities may damage the...
... electric shock. Follow instructions for repair. If your HDTV will not be used for your HDTV away from moisture. Operating your HDTV. Any other cables are unplugged before moving your HDTV in accordance with heavy dust or high humidity. Version 9/30/2010 3 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Incorrect polarities may damage the...
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VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Turning TV speakers off...28 Using Optical (S/PDIF) ...28 Connecting a Computer...29 RGB (VGA) ...29 Using HDMI...29 Ethernet Connection...30 CHAPTER 7 USING VIA ...31 Connecting to the Internet ...31 Navigating the VIA Dock ...31 Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ...32 Navigating Apps...32 Adding Apps...32 Using Profiles...33 Updating your TV...34 CHAPTER 8 ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS 35 Using the On-screen Display (OSD) ...35 Input Menu...35 Wide Menu ...36 Normal...
VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Turning TV speakers off...28 Using Optical (S/PDIF) ...28 Connecting a Computer...29 RGB (VGA) ...29 Using HDMI...29 Ethernet Connection...30 CHAPTER 7 USING VIA ...31 Connecting to the Internet ...31 Navigating the VIA Dock ...31 Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) ...32 Navigating Apps...32 Adding Apps...32 Using Profiles...33 Updating your TV...34 CHAPTER 8 ADJUSTING YOUR HDTV SETTINGS 35 Using the On-screen Display (OSD) ...35 Input Menu...35 Wide Menu ...36 Normal...
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... XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Reset TV Settings ...49 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...49 Guided Setup ...49 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 50 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...50 Troubleshooting Guide ...50 TV/Display Troubleshooting...50 Audio Troubleshooting ...53 Bluetooth Troubleshooting...53 VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting 53 Remote Control Troubleshooting...54 Internet Connection Troubleshooting 54 Media Viewer Troubleshooting ...55 Telephone & Technical Support ...55 Compliance...56 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 56 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS...
... XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Reset TV Settings ...49 Clear Memory (Factory Default) ...49 Guided Setup ...49 CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 50 Cleaning the TV and Remote Control ...50 Troubleshooting Guide ...50 TV/Display Troubleshooting...50 Audio Troubleshooting ...53 Bluetooth Troubleshooting...53 VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting 53 Remote Control Troubleshooting...54 Internet Connection Troubleshooting 54 Media Viewer Troubleshooting ...55 Telephone & Technical Support ...55 Compliance...56 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement 56 CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS...
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... on setting up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in (which is also compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks), so you will need an Internet connection. Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless built-in the HDTV Settings App. The 3- o Use the included power cord. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of your HDTV is required, use one...
... on setting up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in (which is also compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks), so you will need an Internet connection. Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless built-in the HDTV Settings App. The 3- o Use the included power cord. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV Finding a Location for Your HDTV The power consumption of your HDTV is required, use one...
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... turn the volume up and down . To open a channel list. Note: The Jag wheel does not operate in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI-4, HDMI SIDE, and RGB. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on the lower left corner of your selection. o Channel-Press to open the Quick Menu, press the Jag wheel for the best response to your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com o Input Source...
... turn the volume up and down . To open a channel list. Note: The Jag wheel does not operate in the following sequence: TV, AV, Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI-4, HDMI SIDE, and RGB. POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT-The VIZIO name lights white when powered on the lower left corner of your selection. o Channel-Press to open the Quick Menu, press the Jag wheel for the best response to your HDTV settings. 12 www.VIZIO.com o Input Source...
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.... b. HDMI 1, 2, 3, and 4-Connect digital video devices such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through you want the sound to come from the HDTV to connect the external audio from a computer here. 8. Refer to an antenna or digital cable source. Your HDTV also has 802.11n wireless, so you can connect your area visit www.antennaweb.org. ETHERNET-Connect an Ethernet cable to the TV if you wireless home network. Set up your Internet connection. 2. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual...
.... b. HDMI 1, 2, 3, and 4-Connect digital video devices such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through you want the sound to come from the HDTV to connect the external audio from a computer here. 8. Refer to an antenna or digital cable source. Your HDTV also has 802.11n wireless, so you can connect your area visit www.antennaweb.org. ETHERNET-Connect an Ethernet cable to the TV if you wireless home network. Set up your Internet connection. 2. Rear Panel Connections VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual...
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.../XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1. There are additional HDMI connectors on activating your TV, such as a DVD player or SetTop Box through this all digital connector. Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR / Bluetooth-enabled universal remote that you interact with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment 3. Follow the instructions on the batteries with Internet content delivered to complete the activation. Remove...
.../XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1. There are additional HDMI connectors on activating your TV, such as a DVD player or SetTop Box through this all digital connector. Chapter 3 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR / Bluetooth-enabled universal remote that you interact with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment 3. Follow the instructions on the batteries with Internet content delivered to complete the activation. Remove...
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.... HDMI, COMP). Press to navigate open menus. RED-Press to perform the same function as brightness and contrast, or turn the sound on your Cable/Satellite box. VIA-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on your TV (called Inputs). If a device has been programmed to work with this remote, this button will display the list of the TV, including the HDTV Settings App, used to...
.... HDMI, COMP). Press to navigate open menus. RED-Press to perform the same function as brightness and contrast, or turn the sound on your Cable/Satellite box. VIA-Press to launch the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Dock on your TV (called Inputs). If a device has been programmed to work with this remote, this button will display the list of the TV, including the HDTV Settings App, used to...
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... the Internet by pressing INPUT on setting up the Internet connection using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. Also, verify that any Cable, Satellite or off-air antenna connections are watching a program using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in your Internet connection. If you do not, make sure that the power cord is shown. 3. Turn on your HDTV. Note: If the selected device is RF connected, your HDTV must be able to view is plugged...
... the Internet by pressing INPUT on setting up the Internet connection using HDMI, Component, or AV inputs. Also, verify that any Cable, Satellite or off-air antenna connections are watching a program using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in your Internet connection. If you do not, make sure that the power cord is shown. 3. Turn on your HDTV. Note: If the selected device is RF connected, your HDTV must be able to view is plugged...
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... image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Note: Turn off your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn on your Cable/Satellite box. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the TV. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your Cable/Satellite box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, 4, or HDMI SIDE jack on the power to your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of...
... image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Note: Turn off your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn on your Cable/Satellite box. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the TV. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your Cable/Satellite box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, 4, or HDMI SIDE jack on the power to your Cable/Satellite Set Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of...
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...) for DVD Players with this connection. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI-4, or HDMI SIDE using HDMI for more information about the video output requirements. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be audio from the TV with DVI 1. Turn on the power to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, 4, or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of...
...) for DVD Players with this connection. Select HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI-4, or HDMI SIDE using HDMI for more information about the video output requirements. Connecting Your DVD Player Using HDMI (Best) VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual DVD players that have a HDMI digital interface should be audio from the TV with DVI 1. Turn on the power to the HDMI 1, 2, 3, 4, or HDMI SIDE jack on your HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). To maintain image quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of...
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... to the user manual for detailed information on your HDTV is used to manually adjust the network settings. Connect the other end of either your router or your wireless home network. A wired connection can connect your TV through your Internet service provider if they provided the router for detailed information on your Internet connection. 1. If you . 30 www.VIZIO.com See Network Menu on page 47 for you need to access the Internet.
... to the user manual for detailed information on your HDTV is used to manually adjust the network settings. Connect the other end of either your router or your wireless home network. A wired connection can connect your TV through your Internet service provider if they provided the router for detailed information on your Internet connection. 1. If you . 30 www.VIZIO.com See Network Menu on page 47 for you need to access the Internet.
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... see a list of the remote control. Slide the remote control open and begin typing in the list, select More Access Points and then press OK. 2. Version 9/30/2010 47 www.VIZIO.com This is set to Connected. When you are comfortable with wired and wireless networks, do this or if your wireless network in the code. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Network Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set to Disconnected...
... see a list of the remote control. Slide the remote control open and begin typing in the list, select More Access Points and then press OK. 2. Version 9/30/2010 47 www.VIZIO.com This is set to Connected. When you are comfortable with wired and wireless networks, do this or if your wireless network in the code. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Network Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set to Disconnected...
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... alternate location in the Apps Sidebar view to a window. Press the green button while in the room or close to see help information from the remote. Once removed, wait 3 seconds before reinserting the batteries. Attempt the pairing procedure again. Try another device input. Any questions or requests for each input. Distorted/popping audio Check video/device cable integrity. VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting Issue Solution The installed apps...
... alternate location in the Apps Sidebar view to a window. Press the green button while in the room or close to see help information from the remote. Once removed, wait 3 seconds before reinserting the batteries. Attempt the pairing procedure again. Try another device input. Any questions or requests for each input. Distorted/popping audio Check video/device cable integrity. VIZIO Internet Apps Troubleshooting Issue Solution The installed apps...
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... Internet connection to TV. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Remote Control Troubleshooting Issue Solution The remote control will not work Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on your TV (IR mode only). Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor (IR mode only). Replace dead batteries with new ones. Your remote's keyboard will not work . In the HDTV Settings App, select Tuner, then Auto Channel Scan. Channel Up and Down buttons will not work...
... Internet connection to TV. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Remote Control Troubleshooting Issue Solution The remote control will not work Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on your TV (IR mode only). Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor (IR mode only). Replace dead batteries with new ones. Your remote's keyboard will not work . In the HDTV Settings App, select Tuner, then Auto Channel Scan. Channel Up and Down buttons will not work...
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... the model's product information page (www.VIZIO.com) or look for ninety (90) days from warranty service or replacement, whichever is serviced, regardless of storing personal data and other information, ALL CONTENTS AND INFORMATION WILL BE DELETED IN THE COURSE OF SOME IN-HOME AND ALL SHIP-IN WARANTY SERVICE. Types of customer misuse, installation, customer modifications, adjustments, and set-up issues. VIZIO...
... the model's product information page (www.VIZIO.com) or look for ninety (90) days from warranty service or replacement, whichever is serviced, regardless of storing personal data and other information, ALL CONTENTS AND INFORMATION WILL BE DELETED IN THE COURSE OF SOME IN-HOME AND ALL SHIP-IN WARANTY SERVICE. Types of customer misuse, installation, customer modifications, adjustments, and set-up issues. VIZIO...
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... Panel 12 Jag Wheel 12 Daylight Savings setting 45 Device Setup 17 Device Setup 43 DTV Transition 5 DVD Player Connecting 25 DVI Cable Box 23 Satellite Box 23 EPG 20 Equalizer Settings 41 Ethernet (wired) Settings 47 Ethernet Connection 30 Firmware Updates 34 Getting Started 18 Grounding 4 GUIDE Button 20 HDMI 22 HDTV Location 10 Help Menu Reset All Settings 49 Setup Wizard 49 System Info 49 Help Menu 49 Home Network Connection 30 INFO Button 21, 31 Input Source Choosing 19 Input Source...
... Panel 12 Jag Wheel 12 Daylight Savings setting 45 Device Setup 17 Device Setup 43 DTV Transition 5 DVD Player Connecting 25 DVI Cable Box 23 Satellite Box 23 EPG 20 Equalizer Settings 41 Ethernet (wired) Settings 47 Ethernet Connection 30 Firmware Updates 34 Getting Started 18 Grounding 4 GUIDE Button 20 HDMI 22 HDTV Location 10 Help Menu Reset All Settings 49 Setup Wizard 49 System Info 49 Help Menu 49 Home Network Connection 30 INFO Button 21, 31 Input Source Choosing 19 Input Source...
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... 15 Universal 17 VIA buttons 32 VIA Functions 16 Reset All TV Settings 49 Factory Default 49 Picture Settings 39 RGB 22 Safety Instructions 2 Satellite Box Connecting 23 Search for channels 41 Setting Up 10 Settings Menu Audio 40, 42 Menu Language 45 Parental Controls Menu 43 Setup Wizard 18 Sharpness 38 Sidebar 21, 31 Skip Channel 42 Software Updates 34 Specifications 57 System Information 49 Technical Support 55 Time Zone setting 45 Tint 38 Troubleshooting 50 Tuner Menu Add Analog Channel 42 Analog...
... 15 Universal 17 VIA buttons 32 VIA Functions 16 Reset All TV Settings 49 Factory Default 49 Picture Settings 39 RGB 22 Safety Instructions 2 Satellite Box Connecting 23 Search for channels 41 Setting Up 10 Settings Menu Audio 40, 42 Menu Language 45 Parental Controls Menu 43 Setup Wizard 18 Sharpness 38 Sidebar 21, 31 Skip Channel 42 Software Updates 34 Specifications 57 System Information 49 Technical Support 55 Time Zone setting 45 Tint 38 Troubleshooting 50 Tuner Menu Add Analog Channel 42 Analog...