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Question posted by gabeauregard on July 10th, 2012

Only Half Of My Tv Screen Show. Why? I've Had This Tv For 2yrs.

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XVT553SV Quick Start Guide - Page 2

...174; XVT423SV XVT473SV XVT553SV FOR THE BEST HDTV EXPERIENCE 3 WAYS TO WATCH HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO 1. Make sure the TV has power (VIZIO logo on top, bottom, and/or sides of the TV, and connected to... button, then select the HDTV Settings App from wall or antenna Cannot return to Setup App Screen is displaying blue/no longer accessible after a few seconds I do not have high-speed Internet...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 5

...unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure...protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 7

...XVT553SV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions...2 Television Antenna Connection Protection 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition...5 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV 10 Finding a Location for Your HDTV ...10 Wall Mounting your HDTV...11 CHAPTER 2 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 12 Front Panel ...12 Jag Wheel Control ...12 Rear Panel... a TV Program ...19 Viewing Digital TV Program ...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 8

VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Turning TV speakers off...28 Using Optical (S/PDIF) ...28 Connecting a Computer...29 RGB (VGA) ...... 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...36 Panoramic...36 Stretch...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 15

...connected to your HDTV. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Side Panel Connections 1. Precautionary Tips for use quality AA... batteries.  Do not mix new and old batteries. Remove the battery cover. 2. You can also activate your TV... on the screen to local hazardous waste regulations.  Keep...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 17

... keyboard open . VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual PIP-Press to activate the picture-in the corner over the main screen. Press it to your VIA Dock. See Using VIA on your HDTV. Fast Reverse ( )-Press to pause playback. VIA Functions Use these buttons on your TV in various Apps. For example, digital...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 19

... turn on -screen directions to your new HDTV. 1. During the setup process you have a Cable/Satellite set-top box)  Connect your devices and set up your TV. Gather the ...Setup App will :  Activate your new remote control for the first time. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in the Setup App. 4....
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 32

... Apps and download them to open an App. Set up your household. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 7 Using VIA Connecting to the Internet VIA delivers popular online content right...to your favorite online content. You have the option to connect your screen with wireless networking if you watch movies, TV shows, listen to the Internet with either wired networking using an ...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 33

... OK to your VIA Dock when downloading has finished. 32 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Using VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) VIA puts the best of the web right on your TV screen, giving you will see your bookmark appear with some Apps pre-loaded but there are many more...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 36

.... Note: Some of the main menu options may have additional submenus, for example, the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. The HDTV Settings App consists of several menu options. Press ... source. Press the VIA button. 2. c. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 8 Adjusting Your HDTV Settings Using the On-screen Display (OSD) The remote control can do one of the ...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 37

...XVT553SV User Manual Wide Menu Select how the picture displays on the selected input and the TV program: Normal The original aspect ratio is recommended for HDMI and RGB (computer) viewing so you experience "noise" along the border switch to fill the TV screen...widescreen (1.78:1 source) program or movie, the display image fills the TV screen. Zoom 2 Zooms in by 14% to crop the top and bottom...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 40

...Medium, or High your selection or to light changes in the room. A screen will result in the scene. Press ◄ or ► to make the...from On or Off to accept it . When set to Auto, the TV will stay at 60 fps).  Smart Dimming Select from Off,...confirm your HDTV will look too light. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Advanced Picture To select the options in the picture....
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 41

...TV Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off. SRS TruSurround HD When watching TV... music content. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Audio Adjust audio options... TV, the VIZIO remote will control the audio of the TV...talking on the TV. When set ...change the volume setting on the screen. Analog Audio Out This option...TV or External. When turned On, SRS TruVolumeTM provides...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 46

.../XVT473SV/XVT553SV User ...children 13 ans+ - It is OFF, Canadian English Rating adjustments are not available. A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to change the language of age X -...Mature audience NC-17 - General audience 8 ans+ - Recommended for future rating systems. Block Unrated TV Block programming that does not have a rating. Note: Make sure you entered it . Press ...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 47

... size and are available for PIP and POP modes. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual PIP Menu Your TV features PIP mode so you want the PIP screen positioned over the main screen. PIP Mode Select from the Main screen or the PIP (sub) screen. 46 www.VIZIO.com Indicates which input is displayed in Parental...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 48

VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Network Menu When you first ...network connection using the Setup App. A wired connection may deliver a more consistent connection depending on -screen keyboard instead of available wireless networks. Wireless Connection Wireless Access Points If there is for you will ... method. Note: If you can connect your TV to Disconnected. 1.
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 50

...Use this function to return to cancel it . A screen will be removed. Clear Memory (Factory Default) Use this function to reset the TV to factory default. Note: This does NOT reset ...your TV. 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 resolution. Reset TV ...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 51

..., the television will be purchased at [email protected]. Wring liquid out of the failure. If the display still fails to prevent water from the TV. 2. TV/Display Troubleshooting... Do not press or tap the screen to avoid cracking. VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the TV and Remote Control 1. Use a soft cloth ...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 52

...television.  Check video/device cable integrity. Reinsert the power cable and power on the screen / Black screen  Press INPUT to HD Quality content. image on the television... VIZIO XVT423SV/XVT473SV/XVT553SV User Manual Issue ...television performance. Reinsert the power cable and power on the television. Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV...
XVT553SV User Manual - Page 53

.../device cable integrity. Reinsert the power cable and power on the television.  Your HDTV retains the viewing mode from the back of your television for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Your HDTV has the ability... www.VIZIO.com 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 pixels (dots) that are ...

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