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...you will always be able to ensure the BEST possible picture. ® SATELLITE / CABLE GAMING CONSOLE BLU-RAY™ / DVD VIZIO HIGH DEFINITION CABLES MAKE THE BEST HD CONNECTION! the image should need to reappear. www.VIZIO.com HIGH-DEFINITION SOUND Complete your local area (an ... or antenna Cannot return to learn more information about HD programming in standard definition content that you in VIA platform. ® XVT423SV XVT473SV XVT553SV FOR THE BEST HDTV EXPERIENCE 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Contact your personal settings before . You may be able...
...you will always be able to ensure the BEST possible picture. ® SATELLITE / CABLE GAMING CONSOLE BLU-RAY™ / DVD VIZIO HIGH DEFINITION CABLES MAKE THE BEST HD CONNECTION! the image should need to reappear. www.VIZIO.com HIGH-DEFINITION SOUND Complete your local area (an ... or antenna Cannot return to learn more information about HD programming in standard definition content that you in VIA platform. ® XVT423SV XVT473SV XVT553SV FOR THE BEST HDTV EXPERIENCE 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Contact your personal settings before . You may be able...
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... plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service plans. For assistance, call toll free at www.VIZIO.com. Write down the serial number located on the back...of mind and to qualify for future reference. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on your registration card.
... plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on -site extended warranty service plans. For assistance, call toll free at www.VIZIO.com. Write down the serial number located on the back...of mind and to qualify for future reference. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on your registration card.
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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) ...Caption ...37 Digital Closed Caption ...37 Digital CC Style...37 Sleep Timer Menu ...37 TV Settings Menu ...37 Input Source...37 Picture ...38 Reset Picture Mode ...39 Audio ...40 Advanced Audio...40 Tuner...41 Name Input ...42 Device Setup...43 Parental Controls ...43 Menu Language ...45...
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) ...Caption ...37 Digital Closed Caption ...37 Digital CC Style...37 Sleep Timer Menu ...37 TV Settings Menu ...37 Input Source...37 Picture ...38 Reset Picture Mode ...39 Audio ...40 Advanced Audio...40 Tuner...41 Name Input ...42 Device Setup...43 Parental Controls ...43 Menu Language ...45...
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... input letters and characters in order to launch the VIA Dock. Or, create a new App and add it again to display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. -(DASH)-Press to insert a dash between different video screen sizes when the Sidebar is open to music, and much more information about...Dock. Pause (II)-Press to activate the picture-in the corner over the main screen. Press to move or delete an App from the VIA Dock Press to your HDTV. Press it to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual PIP-Press to pause playback...
... input letters and characters in order to launch the VIA Dock. Or, create a new App and add it again to display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. -(DASH)-Press to insert a dash between different video screen sizes when the Sidebar is open to music, and much more information about...Dock. Pause (II)-Press to activate the picture-in the corner over the main screen. Press to move or delete an App from the VIA Dock Press to your HDTV. Press it to view settings for more . 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual PIP-Press to pause playback...
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... verify that any Cable, Satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. If you have selected the correct video input source. will see a picture. Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless, so you want to view is connected that all of such equipment for details. A wired ...using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in TV mode and on the front will cycle through your device is shown. 3. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up the Internet connection using the TV input...
... verify that any Cable, Satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. If you have selected the correct video input source. will see a picture. Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless, so you want to view is connected that all of such equipment for details. A wired ...using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in TV mode and on the front will cycle through your device is shown. 3. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 5 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up the Internet connection using the TV input...
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Press INFO repeatedly to display more information about the program and schedule. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed an information header is shown over the picture for that channel. 20 www.VIZIO.com Press GUIDE to display additional information for a few seconds.
Press INFO repeatedly to display more information about the program and schedule. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Viewing Digital TV Program Information When the channel is changed an information header is shown over the picture for that channel. 20 www.VIZIO.com Press GUIDE to display additional information for a few seconds.
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This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often! Version 9/30/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com The Sidebar contents vary by App. Set up the dock. Press the VIA button to open an App. Press OK to bring up a profile ... the VIA Dock. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your household. HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to the TV. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Sidebar Select an App and...
This gallery is constantly being updated so check back often! Version 9/30/2010 21 www.VIZIO.com The Sidebar contents vary by App. Set up the dock. Press the VIA button to open an App. Press OK to bring up a profile ... the VIA Dock. Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of your household. HDTV Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. VIA Dock Press ◄ or ► to the TV. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Exploring VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA Sidebar Select an App and...
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.... This cable is capable of the cable types available and it's all done over one white. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) ...Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) HDMI delivers the best image quality of any of transmitting stereo sound and standard definition video (480i). You get a great picture...
.... This cable is capable of the cable types available and it's all done over one white. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 6 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connection Quality (type) ...Connector Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) HDMI delivers the best image quality of any of transmitting stereo sound and standard definition video (480i). You get a great picture...
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... Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. 31 www.VIZIO.com Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of different Apps that let you have a wireless Internet connection. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right...
... Settings App Adjust TV functions like brightness, contrast, Parental Controls, and Network settings. 31 www.VIZIO.com Profile App Create a unique name, picture and set of different Apps that let you have a wireless Internet connection. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right...
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.... Complete the required fields to select Administrative Controls, and then press OK. 4. Create a PIN (password) d. Version 9/30/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Press ◄ or ► to select the App you can create and have your own personal set of your household can customize to move...a New Profile 1. Press ▼ to delete the App. 4. Deleting Apps VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual 1. Press the VIA button. 2. Press the Red button to select Done. A message will have a unique name and avatar/picture so each member of Apps in place. Once the App has been deleted, ...
.... Complete the required fields to select Administrative Controls, and then press OK. 4. Create a PIN (password) d. Version 9/30/2010 33 www.VIZIO.com Press ◄ or ► to select the App you can create and have your own personal set of your household can customize to move...a New Profile 1. Press ▼ to delete the App. 4. Deleting Apps VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual 1. Press the VIA button. 2. Press the Red button to select Done. A message will have a unique name and avatar/picture so each member of Apps in place. Once the App has been deleted, ...
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VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the selected input and the TV program: Normal The original aspect ...this mode, the image is stretched horizontally on the sides, the image will see the whole picture without the image overstretching beyond the viewing area. Panoramic When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in Zoom1 ...mode. 36 www.VIZIO.com The options vary depending on the screen. The center of the image is preserved. Zoom Zooms ...
VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the selected input and the TV program: Normal The original aspect ...this mode, the image is stretched horizontally on the sides, the image will see the whole picture without the image overstretching beyond the viewing area. Panoramic When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in Zoom1 ...mode. 36 www.VIZIO.com The options vary depending on the screen. The center of the image is preserved. Zoom Zooms ...
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...able to look washed out and if the contrast is too high the picture will not be able to factory default. 38 www.VIZIO.com Color Color adjusts the amount of the picture. This adjustment is correct. Backlight The backlight level adjusts the lamp current...Temperature: Select to reset color temperature settings to see any detail in the picture. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Picture Picture Mode Choose from Cool, Computer, Normal, or Custom. If the contrast is too low the picture will look at the established setting for television broadcasting. The easiest way ...
...able to look washed out and if the contrast is too high the picture will not be able to factory default. 38 www.VIZIO.com Color Color adjusts the amount of the picture. This adjustment is correct. Backlight The backlight level adjusts the lamp current...Temperature: Select to reset color temperature settings to see any detail in the picture. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Picture Picture Mode Choose from Cool, Computer, Normal, or Custom. If the contrast is too low the picture will look at the established setting for television broadcasting. The easiest way ...
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... High. Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to counteract this effect. Note: Only settings under the Picture will lower the APL to accept it . VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Advanced Picture To select the options in the scene. Choose from On or Off to cancel it . Reset...
... High. Press ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to counteract this effect. Note: Only settings under the Picture will lower the APL to accept it . VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Advanced Picture To select the options in the scene. Choose from On or Off to cancel it . Reset...
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PIP Mode Select from the Main screen or the PIP (sub) screen. 46 www.VIZIO.com The input sources available will play the audio. Choose from Off, PIP (Picture-inside-picture) or POP (Picture-outside-picture). In PIP mode a smaller subscreen is used for the main screen. Source Select the input...) and the other picture is displayed in Parental Controls is only available when the Rating Enable option in a small window (sub screen). In POP mode the main screen and sub-screen are of equal size and are available for the sub-screen. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual PIP...
PIP Mode Select from the Main screen or the PIP (sub) screen. 46 www.VIZIO.com The input sources available will play the audio. Choose from Off, PIP (Picture-inside-picture) or POP (Picture-outside-picture). In PIP mode a smaller subscreen is used for the main screen. Source Select the input...) and the other picture is displayed in Parental Controls is only available when the Rating Enable option in a small window (sub screen). In POP mode the main screen and sub-screen are of equal size and are available for the sub-screen. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual PIP...
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...: Previously scanned channels will display a message to confirm that you move your selection or to accept it . Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to factory settings. Clear Memory (Factory Default) Use this function if you want to have a guided setup when you ... to reset the TV to accept it . Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. Version 9/30/2010 49 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type, and ...
...: Previously scanned channels will display a message to confirm that you move your selection or to accept it . Reset TV Settings Return all Picture and Audio settings to factory settings. Clear Memory (Factory Default) Use this function if you want to have a guided setup when you ... to reset the TV to accept it . Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. Version 9/30/2010 49 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Help Menu System Info Display the technical information including model name, version and revision of firmware, source type, and ...
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VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Issue Solution Make sure the power is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). Make sure all HD quality resolutions. Check the video settings of your external device. If you are using an ... of the channel may affect television performance. image on the television Wrong or abnormal colors/patterns Check color and tint settings in the Picture Menu. Reset Picture settings to default in the room or close to HD Quality content. If possible, move the antenna to an alternate location in the...
VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Issue Solution Make sure the power is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). Make sure all HD quality resolutions. Check the video settings of your external device. If you are using an ... of the channel may affect television performance. image on the television Wrong or abnormal colors/patterns Check color and tint settings in the Picture Menu. Reset Picture settings to default in the room or close to HD Quality content. If possible, move the antenna to an alternate location in the...
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... time you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may not be achieved by using the RGB input (Computer), Go to the Picture menu and select Auto Adjust to fit the PC desktop to your HDTV.. Note: Depending on the resolution of the content being viewed,....) Check other Inputs and external devices. Remove all external devices to see if issue remains. Perform a power cycle by Composite. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Issue Display image does not cover the entire screen/ Black bars on the top or side of the image The TV has...
... time you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may not be achieved by using the RGB input (Computer), Go to the Picture menu and select Auto Adjust to fit the PC desktop to your HDTV.. Note: Depending on the resolution of the content being viewed,....) Check other Inputs and external devices. Remove all external devices to see if issue remains. Perform a power cycle by Composite. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Issue Display image does not cover the entire screen/ Black bars on the top or side of the image The TV has...
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... program (usually offered by the software or programs to a PC through this timing mode). VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. See... 48 32 80 2080 66.587 KHz P 3 5 23 1111 59.934 Hz N Pixel Rate (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) 138.5 60 Version 9/30/2010 61 www.VIZIO.com Mode No. The following timing 138.5MHz.
... program (usually offered by the software or programs to a PC through this timing mode). VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. See... 48 32 80 2080 66.587 KHz P 3 5 23 1111 59.934 Hz N Pixel Rate (MHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) 138.5 60 Version 9/30/2010 61 www.VIZIO.com Mode No. The following timing 138.5MHz.
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VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Channel Block 44 Rating Enable 43 Reset Locks 45 USA Movie Rating 44 USA TV Rating 44 Parental Controls 43 Password 45 Picture Reset Picture Mode 39 Picture Menu 38 Adaptive Luma 39 Advanced Video 39 Ambient Light Sensor 39 Backlight 38 Brightness 38 ...Front 15 Precautions 17 TV Functions 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...
VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Channel Block 44 Rating Enable 43 Reset Locks 45 USA Movie Rating 44 USA TV Rating 44 Parental Controls 43 Password 45 Picture Reset Picture Mode 39 Picture Menu 38 Adaptive Luma 39 Advanced Video 39 Ambient Light Sensor 39 Backlight 38 Brightness 38 ...Front 15 Precautions 17 TV Functions 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...