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Question posted by dcsmith54 on July 6th, 2017

Trying To Use The Vp505xvt1a Tv With Antenna But The 'no Signal' Still Shows On

the screen. I feel I have followed the directions correctly. I have connected 3 different antennas with the same result. Any suggestions?

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on July 6th, 2017 5:19 PM
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Did you toggle through the input sources. The antenna should be listed as antenna or OTA,

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User Manual - Page 1

...free at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your new VIZIO VP505XVT1A Full High Definition PLASMA Television purchase. dba V, Inc. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered ... new VIZIO Full High Definition Television with Hollywood Quality Video Technology. Write down the serial number located on the back of your support. IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY...
User Manual - Page 3

... Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to -analog converter boxes. Incorrect polarities may cause damage and leakage of the Display changes substantially. • Operating environment. Your VIZIO TV comes with a built-in accordance with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles...
User Manual - Page 7

...29 2.7 Connecting a PC (Computer) ...30 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions...31 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 32 3.1 Basic PLASMA FHDTV Start Up ...32 3.2 ATV/DTV Tuner Setup ...36 3.3 Watching a TV Program ...38 3.4 Adjusting Basic FHDTV Settings ...39 3.5 Program Information...40 3.6 Information on FHDTV Status ...40 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of FHDTV 41 4.1 Using the On Screen Display...
User Manual - Page 9

... control directly at this button will allow you to navigate through which the remote control signals pass to the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - MENU - While the OSD is active, this button confirms the menu function to step the TV channels up and down . VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front...
User Manual - Page 10

.../Cr with an input selected for viewing will be connected directly to connect the external audio from the same source, then use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 5. AV/S-VIDEO IN - Use the white and red connectors to these outputs. Connect the primary source for component video devices such as...
User Manual - Page 14

...TV programming. Press this button to switch the audio from these options: Standard, Movie, Game, Sports and Custom. Using this button in the PIP feature will show the sources to be used for the second signal... antenna or cable (no box) service, pressing this button will operate the Satellite Box the same as this button will change the picture mode from the main screen to the sub-screen...
User Manual - Page 16

... TV using antenna or cable. This is most commonly used for digital displays. It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to the most advanced for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the Quick Start Guide Version 8/21/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection...
User Manual - Page 32

... Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on screen, displaying a Welcome message and giving you wish to change the OSD language to select the desired Setup Menu language (English, Espaňol or Français). 4. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your PLASMA FHDTV...
User Manual - Page 33

....com The screen will need to select the TV as input (through the Menu option to select the Tuner setup to commence the search for more information. If you are using Direct Cable (No Box) Service, press the ▼ button on the remote control to get the option of antenna and in your antenna. The default...
User Manual - Page 35

... TV set is now ready to Highlight Normal option. Use the ◄ or ► button to bring up the Menu display. e. i. The next screen will bring up the Picture Adjust menu. Press the MENU key to scroll the choices Cool, Normal, Warm and Custom. Press the EXIT key to the icon showing the tower antenna...
User Manual - Page 36

...; button to select it. Use the ◄ or ► button to select the type of signal input: Cable (no box) Service or Antenna. The first scanned channel will show up in the background while ...; VP505XVT1A User Manual 3.2 ATV/DTV Tuner Setup If you did not use the VIZIO's Initial Wizard Setup to tune your channels, and have decided to use the TV tuner, Perform the following screens will...
User Manual - Page 47

When highlighted, the next screen will show the menu of the screen adjustments which apply to the signal or input being input to the best attainable fit. A sample of a TV. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 4.3 TV Input Display (Screen) Adjustments In general, these features or options apply to every input in the TV, with these options and features, compare the...
User Manual - Page 49

...TV will automatically look for the phase of the signal to highlight the Overscan option. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to reduce or eliminate the black bars of the various OSD screens against the descriptions, keeping in mind that any icon or option showing... VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 4.3.6 Phase Press the ▲ or ▼ button to the input being used or signal being viewed....
User Manual - Page 53

... symbol shows in ...different options Off, Service 1, Service 2, Service 3, Service 4, Service 5 and Service 6. Press either ▲or ▼ button to change this value. Font Size. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Closed Caption for regular TV...screen. the Digital Caption Style can then be changed). Press the MENU key to return to highlight the value, i.e. Use the following...
User Manual - Page 65

.... Make sure that the selected input source is within industry specifications are set correctly. fluorescent lights. The PLASMA FHDTV is secured to a working input source. Make sure that the video input source is connected to the correct output your TV. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Problem image. Check Source settings. If HD content is not muted...
User Manual - Page 67

... designed to correct such interference. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 7.4 Compliance Caution: Always use the AC cords listed below for each area. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. The manufacturer is encouraged to try to radio communications...
User Manual - Page 69

... plugs directly into the set. Interlace Scan: A way to its height. Standard Definition TV (SDTV): Basic digital television transmission that is the quality of receiving and outputting HDTV signals for digital television (DTV) retailers to reproduce and distribute to receive over-the-air DTV signals. Version 8/21/2008 69 www.VIZIO.com Aspect Ratio (16x9): "Wide screen TV...
User Manual - Page 70

... 8/21/2008 VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual G Glossary, 69 H HDMI Connecting your DVD Player, 23 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 19 I Inputs Antenna, 3 Connectors, 16 Rear Label, 10 Installation Base removal, 6 Preparation, 5 Safetey Strap, 5 Wall Mounting, 5, 6 O OSD Brightness Adjustment, 42 Closed Caption Selection, 52 Color Adjustment, 43 Outputs Using 5.1 Surround with a Home Theatre...
User Manual - Page 91

...VP505XVT1A...for commercial purposes or in applications or uses for extended periods and or excessive ...Covered This limited warranty does not cover the following: cosmetic defects; or displays with a missing...subject to furnished instructions, operation on the screen for which vary from shipping or transit,... FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING VIZIO'S ...
User Manual - Page 92

...of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual VIZIO RETURN POLICY VIZIO's return policy allows for products purchased directly from VIZIO to the ten percent (10%) ... problem with a display unit may be performed during the initial thirty (30) day period following the date of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that a problem with a return authorization ...

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