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4. 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control N Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR COAXIAL Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR 2 Connect the Output to TV RF Out or Antenna Out connector on the rear of your VCR to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector on the back of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control Note If you have an off air antenna or cable TV connect it to the Antenna In connector on the rear of your VCR www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV HDMI Component S Video and Composite AV inputs Based on your home theater configuration you can decide which option is the right one for you Using HDMI Best For optimal results DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on your HDTV 1 Turn off your HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to an HDMI input on the back of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player 4 Select HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 or HDMI SIDE using the INPU
5. 6 Press the MENU button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if adjustments have been completed co Enter Select v iz www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Picture Menu 1 oe a de Press the MENU button on the remote control Press or V on the remote control to highlight the Picture menu and then press OK to select it Press or V on the remote control to select a Picture menu option Once the menu option is highlighted press lt or gt on the remote control to adjust the setting Press the MENU button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if the task has been completed Picture Mode When Picture is highlighted press lt or gt to choose from Custom Standard Movie Game Vivid Football Golf Basketball and Baseball Backlight The Backlight level adjusts the LEDs and this affects the overall brilliance of the picture but does not affect the Brightness black level or Contrast white level of the picture Brightness The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture If the brightness is too low you will not be able to see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too high the picture will look washed out Brightness Contrast Contrast The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out and if the contrast is too
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7. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 2 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set Top Box and the other end to an HDMI input on the back or side of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 4 Select HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 or HDMI SIDE using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control Note e The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection e f you are already using the HDMI1 input for another device or you do not want to use the HDMI1 input for the Set Top Box you can connect the Set Top Box to another HDMI connection e Refer to your HDTV Set Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator Version 7 17 2009 19 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 1 SET TOP BOX OG L R Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 4 input on the back of the HDTV Using an audio cable connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set Top Box and connect the other end to t
8. or the speakers are set to off Check the audio connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV The TV has pixels dots that Your HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology are always dark or colored however sometimes some pixels of your HDTV may not display Pixel defects within industry specifications are inherent to this type of product and do not constitute a defective product You see noise or trash on When your HDTV s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal the signal the screen is up converted increased to match your TV s display capabilities Up converting can cause noise or trash If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window You switch to a different input e The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you adjusted it If the and the volume changes sound level is higher or lower from another source then the volume will change You switch to a different input e The TV remembers the viewing mode from the last time you used a particular input Version 7 17 2009 67 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual and the screen size changes AV 1 AV 2 Component HDMI and TV Tips for High Definition Users e Your HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content
9. 2 2 omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast language program title program start and end time program rating and if CC is available e Press the INFO button one more time to close the display Version 7 17 2009 39 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display OSD The remote control or the control buttons on the left hand side of the TV can control all the function settings The On Screen Display OSD allows you to adjust contrast brightness and other settings The TV will save changes made to the settings even if the TV is turned off The OSD consists of several menu options Picture Audio Mode TV and Setup The main menu options may vary depending on your selected input source Note Some of the main menu options may have additional submenus for example the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen Picture 2 Press either A or V on the remote control to select one of the other menu options e Picture Picture Adjust e Audio Mode Audio Adjust e TV TV Tuner Setup e Setup Global Settings 3 Press OK to select the option or feature you want to adjust TV Once the menu option is displayed press A or V on the remote control to select one of the items to adjust 5 Press OK to select and then press lt or gt to adjust the selection
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12. Top Box and press the POWER button The Cable or Satellite Set Top Box will turn off If the Cable or Satellite Set Top Box does not turn off repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer Notes e If the codes do not work or your brand is not listed see Searching for Component Codes e Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions Try other codes that may include more functionality Searching for Component Codes If you cannot find the manufacturer in the component list or the program code does not work you can use the remote control to search for the correct component code 1 Turn on the component Press the matching component button on the remote control Press and hold the SET button until the LED flashes twice Press 9 9 1 The LED flashes twice Point the remote control at the component and then alternate between pressing the POWER button and the component button on the remote control until the component turns off If the component still does not respond oa 2 e v www VIZIO com Remote Control Codes ABC 00237 00003 00008 00014 00017 Accuphase 00003 00014 00017 Umm To Telecom og for Director oors Dumont Toor Dx Antenna 01500 Emerson ooa fume for e fona 00476 00810 00276 00003 00012 00014 General Instrument Version 7 17 2009 00144 00009 00273 00003 00008 00009 00476 00810 0
13. USB flash drive connected to the Multi Media port on the left hand side of the TV USB drives that are USB 2 0 and FAT or FAT32 are supported but the Multi Media port t does not support hard drives or USB hubs If your USB drive is oversized and does not physically fit in the Multi Media port use a USB extension cable Connect one end of the cable to your USB drive and the other end to the Multi Media port Supported File Extensions Video asf wmv avi mp4 mov mpg mpeg vob DVD Audio mp3 Image jpg jpeg up to 17 000 x 10 000 pixels Readable Data Format FAT and FAT32 Maximum folder depth Folders can be up to 20 levels deep The first folder on the drive is Level 1 A folder within that folder is Level 2 a folder within that folder is Level 3 etc Display Limits The Multimedia Viewer will show the first 1000 folders and 1000 files in the list Supported File Formats The following are the supported file formats that can be played on your HDTV Media server content protected by digital rights management such as WMDRM10 Windows Media Digital Rights Management 10 may not play avi H 264 AVC Up to 1920 x 1080 asf WMA7 V1 WMV7 WMV1 WMV8 WMV2 Up to 1920 x 1080 Up to 1920 x 1080 wmv WMAS8 V2 VC 1 WMV9 WMV3 WVC1 H 264 AVC vob MPEG2 Up to 1920 x 1080 Note Even the supported format files listed above may or may not play properly or completely depending on the USB device bit rate stream
14. Variable volume from the external speakers will change according to the volume setting on the TV If it is set to Fixed the volume can only be changed by the settings on the external stereo system Lip Sync Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of someone talking on the screen Reset Audio Mode Return all Audio settings to factory default A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it Press or gt to make the selection and then press OK to accept it Note Only settings under the Audio menu will be reset Are you sure v www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV for DTV TV channels using the Initial Setup screens If you did not do this or if your setup has changed you can do this from the TV menu Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen Press A or W on the remote control to highlight the TV menu and then press OK to select it Press or V on the remote control to select a TV menu option Once the menu option is highlighted press lt or gt on the remote control to adjust the setting Press the MENU key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if the task has been completed CI INS Tuner Mode Select Cable or Antenna depending upon which equipment you have a
15. and Shuffle will show your pictures in random order until you stop the slideshow Press OK to begin the slideshow Press EXIT to stop the slideshow Slideshow with Music Slideshow With Music Choose from Off Single Sequence and Shuffle to set the slideshow with music mode The music will automatically stop when the slideshow stops Audio Mode Press OK to begin the slideshow Press EXIT to stop the slideshow repeat Sort By Music file browser Select the slideshow music Press OK to browse for music on your USB device that you want playing during the slideshow The Slideshow with Music option above must be set to Single Sequence and Shuffle for this option to work ols Select Audio Mode Choose from Flat Rock Pop Classic or Jazz to adjust the overall quality of the audio being played during the slideshow Press OK to enter the Audio sub menus for additional adjustments to audio See Audio Menu adjustment section on page 43 Turn SRS TruVolume Off when listening to music Repeat Choose from On or Off to repeat the slideshow Sort By You can choose to sort the pictures on the USB device by Photo Date File Date or alphabetically File A Z Version 7 17 2009 31 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Duration Set the amount of time the picture will remain on the screen during the slideshow Choose a time between 5 seconds and 32 seconds b Slideshow Effect Thumbnail Size Slideshow Effect Choo
16. and other content characteristics as well as other factors Version 7 17 2009 29 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Viewing Multimedia Content 1 Insert a USB device with digital content such as photos music and movies into the Multi Media port on the left hand side of your HDTV If a USB device is already connected press the MEDIA button on the remote control A message will appear asking if you want to play multimedia content 2 Press 4 or to highlight OK and then press OK to select it folder that contains the content you want to see or hear and then press OK to Do you want to play multimedia content select it A sub menu will be AE displayed showing the folders p d A i and files that are on your USB gt p CE device L ad Picture Music Video 4 Press lt or gt to highlight the folder or file you want to play and then press OK to select it The file will being playing 5 While playing videos or music fast forward or fast reverse by pressing lt or gt DE Select a Press or to increase the playback speed forward or reverse 2X The display at the bottom n E Air Show m Ellen Vizio wmv DiamondHD wmv will show gt or BM t re b Press 4 or gt again to increase the playback speed forward or reverse 4X 8X 16X or 32X The display at the bottom nm DO Select will show MS or El c Press 4 or gt again MM Contents Video 0001 0005 Beijing 2008 wmv t
17. audio cables white and red on your set top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV 4 Turn on your HDTV and set top box 5 Press AV on the remote control to view the content Do e Using Composite Video Compatible oo AL VIDEO 1 Turn off your HDTV and set top box Connect the video cable yellow from your set top box to the AV jack yellow on the back of your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red on your set top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV 4 Turn on your HDTV and set top box 5 Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control Using Coaxial Antenna Compatible SET TOP BOX COAXIAL 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV 2 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector on the back of the HDTV 9 Turn on the power to the HDTV 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control Version 7 17 2009 21 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Coaxial RF Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV CABLE BOY COAXIAL Turn off the power to the HDTV Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector on the back of the HDTV
18. below Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VIZIO s commitment to service excellence For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone Email techsupport vizio com 877 698 4946 Fax 949 585 9563 Hours of operation Monday Friday 6 am to 9 pm Saturday Sunday 8 am to 4 pm Please have your VIZIO model number serial number and date of purchase available before you call VIZIO Address 39 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 USA Telephone 949 428 2525 Fax 949 585 9514 Web www vizio com E www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Compliance Caution Always use a power cable that is properly grounded Please use the AC cords listed below for each area USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE UK BASE BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer
19. box to continue to receive over the air TV Watch your local stations to find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital only broadcasting Analog only TVs should continue to work 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 For additional information please contact the parties listed below as appropriate FCC US Federal Communications Commission http www fcc gov Phone 1 888 CALL FCC 1 888 225 5322 TTY 1 888 TELL FCC 1 888 835 5322 Fax 1 866 418 0232 E mail fecinfo fcc gov NTIA National Telecommunications and Information Administration http www ntia doc gov 1 888 D TV 2009 Listings of US Television Stations http www high techproductions com us I Vstations htm Note Your VIZIO HDTV is capable of receiving Digital Broadcasts and no Digital Converter Box is required Version 7 17 2009 5 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety INStructions e 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection iii 4 Advisory MINE DTV US O RA e o a eis 5 SM UP redd 10 WV GAIN TORII CIC your HD TV EEE EE 10 Attaching the Sale VS f 0 een oe ene Ronee EEE 11 CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ri 12 mien Lie 12 IS ve 9151 00 100 er rc 12
20. cycles through the available screen formats Normal Panoramic Zoom Full and Stretch This button also begins recording when using the remote to control your pre programmed DVD Player or Cable Satellite Box DVR SLEEP PAUSE This button cycles through the sleep options from 30 120 minutes This button also pauses playback when using the remote to control your pre programmed DVD Player or Cable Satellite Box DVR MTS PLAY This button selects Stereo SAP or Mono in standard TV mode and alternate audio channels where available when viewing digital channels This button also starts Playback when using the remote to control your pre programmed DVD Player or Cable Satellite Box DVR CC STOP Repeatedly press this button to select OFF CC1 CC2 CC3 or CC4 in standard TV mode and Service1 through Service6 when viewing a digital channel This button also Stops playback recording when using the remote to control your pre programmed DVD Player or Cable Satellite Box DVR MEDIA PREV Press this button to view pictures listen to music or watch movies on a USB drive connected to the Multi Media port on the side of the HDTV This button also skips to the previous track when using the remote to control your pre programmed DVD Player or Cable Satellite Box DVR FREEZE REV Press this button to Freeze Frame the current screen Press this button again to continue playing This button also reverses playback when using the remote to control yo
21. expense and with no refund issued This return policy does not apply to defective products Please read VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions Version 7 17 2009 73 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual On Site Warranty Repair Procedure On Site Warranty Repair generally is performed on repairable displays which are 30 inches and larger If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that an on site repair may be performed the customer will be provided with an on site repair authorization number and on site repair instructions The determination for performing the on site repair may be dependent upon the manufacturing defect and is at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Proof of purchase is required to confirm the product is within the one year limited warranty period and meets the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty On site repair service is requested through VIZIO s third party service provider After VIZIO provides the customer with the on site repair OSR authorization number the third party service provider will contact the customer and will schedule the repair at the customer s location The total approximate time for the repair process which includes the repair diagnosis dispatching the technician shipping the replacement part s and arranging the appointment with the c
22. go to the next screen d The next screen will display the options Home Mode and Retail Mode Selecting Home Mode will give you an opportunity to save energy EG Select e Press the OK button on the remote control to go to the next screen Are you sure you want to use Retail f If Retail Mode is selected by mode Energy Saving can be mistake the next option will allow achieved through home mode Use Retail Mode you to switch your selection back to Home Mode g Press the OK button on the remote control to go to the next screen Frangais ST Next Initial Setup Mode Setting MA select v A www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual h The Tuner screen will be displayed If you are using Cable Initial Setup Tuner Service not a box press the V button on the remote control to Casa EOE isl el teeta choose CABLE Cable i Press the OK button on the remote control to go to the next screen j The Channel Scan screen will be displayed default choice is Scan EG selec Note If a set top box from your cable or satellite service company is being used you do not need to scan for channels Press the OK button on the Initial Setup Channel Scan remote control and select Skip Scan Please connect your cable or antenna to the DTV TV input k Press the OK button on the Skip Scan remote control to start the search for available channels The screen will show the progress of the search for Ana
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24. remote control control will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI Component or AV S Video or Composite inputs v www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume press and hold the VOL or VOL button or remote control until the desired level is reached TV Channels To step up or down through the available TV channels press the CH A or V button on the remote control once for the next or previous channel or hold it depressed until the desired channel is reached Note Channel up and down will only operate in TV mode VIZIO Program Information When watching a digital TV program the On Screen Display will function as follows e When a channel is selected an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds 20 1 KBWB HD e When you press the INFO button on the remote control the information header and a short summary of the program content when available from the broadcaster is displayed Charmed 20 1 KBWB HD Zanku taps the services of the insidious Alchemist John Kassir to weaken the nerves of the sisters in a poly to gain control of the Book of Shandows Meanwhile Darryl struggles to keep Insp Sheridan Jenya Lano in the dark about the Charmed Ones Zan This information consists of the channel number and name the format in which the program is broadcast 480i SD 480P SD 720P HD 1080i HD audio channel 1 2 or
25. there is no picture HDMI2 make sure you have selected the correct input on the HDTV HDMIS HDMI4 If the selected input is RF set the HDTV to HDMI SIDE either Channel 3 or Channel 4 matching the channel which has been selected on the back of the VCR Cable Box External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver please refer to Owner or User s Manual of such equipment for details Note Your HDTV will display the television station or program selected by the cable box VCR external tuner or satellite receiver Use the remote control that came with that component to change programs or channels If the service being used is the one which setup includes a box with two outputs for two different distant rooms then scanning channels will help you to find the signal The channel to be selected varies from provider to provider You may have to call your provider to get the specific channel when using your HDTV Some examples of these channels are 105 106 115 and 116 v E www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Fine Tuning the picture Sharpness 1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Menu display The Picture Menu is highlighted Press OK to select it Use the A or W buttons to scroll to the Advanced Video option Press the gt button to select it NA Use either A or V to scroll to the Color Temperature option Press the gt button to select it die IN Press either 4 or gt to change setting to Normal and then press t
26. with high humidity dust or smoke so you do not shorten the service life of the electronic components e Install your HDTV in a level landscape orientation with the VIZIO logo at the bottom to prevent poor ventilation and excessive component damage VIZIO offers professional installation services Contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 or www VIZIO com Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall follow the instructions below Remove the stand a Disconnect the cables from your HDTV b Place your HDTV face down on a soft flat surface to prevent damage to the screen c Remove the eight 8 screws holding the stand then pull downward on the stand and lift the stand off your HDTV Note Use M8x 25M 1 25 pitch screws for wall mounting v i www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Attaching the safety strap When your HDTV is not mounted on the wall use the included safety strap to attach the HDTV to the wall to reduce the chance of the HDTV being pulled over The Safety Strap should be used with common sense practice such as ensuring that children or adults do not climb up grabbing the top of the HDTV and pulling it onto themselves 1 Attach one end of the strap to the wall e If you have a drywall finish attach it to a stud using a washer underneath the screw head e If you have a solid
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30. 1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 and HDMI SIDE Once you have stepped through the entire sequence you will return to the beginning DASH When selecting a digital channel directly use this button between the main and sub channels For example channel 28 2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2 MENU Use this button to open the On Screen Display OSD menu Press repeatedly to go back to the previous menu screen or to return to your program INFO This button displays program information OK Press this button to display the Channel List In Multi Media mode press this button to select folders and files and to play pause a slideshow playing music or movies A V 4 Db These buttons are used to navigate the OSD menu They will also be used as value settings when the slide bar is shown on the screen and option settings to turn a feature off or on GUIDE This button displays detailed program information when viewing a digital TV program EXIT Press this button to exit from the On Screen Display OSD menu VOL A Y This button turns the volume up or down LAST This button recalls the previously viewed channel MUTE This button turns the sound on and off CH A V This button changes the channels up or down Version 7 17 2009 15 NA www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual PIP A Pressing this button will activate the picture in picture feature The screen will display the sub screen in the c
31. 35 C Relative Humidity 20 80 Altitude 0 14 000 ft Temperature 20 C 50 C Relative Humidity 10 70 Altitude 0 40 000 ft Non Operating 70 www VIZIO com 5 D c r VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Dimensions 51 5 W x 35 9 H x 13 5 D with stand 51 5 W x 33 9 H x 5 D without stand Net Weight 77 96 lbs without stand 90 25 lbs with stand Gross Weight 110 87 lbs Certifications CSA CSA US FCC Class B Bets 7 AV Safety certificate 60065 Compliances Energy Star 3 0 ATSC Spec A 65 EIA CEA 766 A Product specifications may change without notice or obligation Note The Federal Communications Commission FCC the Consumer Electronics Association CEA and the Consumer Electronics Retailers Coalition CERC have made a new tip sheet available for digital television DTV retailers to reproduce and distribute to consumers on the sales floor The file may be downloaded online at www dtv gov While you re there check out the other useful information in the FCC is making available to consumers interested in learning more about the analog to digital transition Version 7 17 2009 71 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Limited Product Warranty VIZIO provides a ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser of a new VIZIO display purchased from an authorized VIZIO U S reseller and used in the fifty 50 United States or Puerto R
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34. DING VIZIO S NEGLIGENCE ALLEGED DAMAGE OR DEFECTIVE GOODS WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DISPLAY VIZIO SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE COMMERCIAL LOSS LOST REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY MENUS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This is the only warranty applicable no one is authorized to extend or modify it or to grant any other warranty on VIZIO s behalf Owner s Responsibility To ensure warranty service keep the dated bill or sales receipt as evidence of the purchase date and location This limited warranty applies only to original purchaser and is non transferable Note Warranty service conditions are subject to change For the latest Warranty Terms and Conditions and additional information regarding VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty please see complete details online at www VIZIO com VIZIO Return Policy VIZIO s return policy allows for products purchased directly from VIZIO to be returned by the original purchaser during the initial thirty 30 day period following the date of purchase A VIZIO return authorization number must first be obt
35. For displays under forty two inches 42 the customer is responsible for the transportation charges to VIZIO s service center VIZIO will be responsible for the return transportation charges from the service center to the customer Please read VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions Mail In Warranty Repair Procedure Mail In Warranty Repair generally is performed on displays which are smaller than 30 inches If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that a mail in repair may be performed the customer will be provided with a return authorization number and mail in repair instructions Proof of purchase is required to confirm the product is within the one year limited warranty period and meets the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty The customer will be provided with instructions for packing and shipping the unit to the VIZIO service center The original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by VIZIO must be utilized The cost of shipping to VIZIO s service center is at the customer s expense After the product is repaired and tested the VIZIO service center will ship the unit back to the customer at VIZIO s expense VIZIO is not responsible for the de installation or re installation of the product Please read VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and
36. IZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Input Naming This feature helps you identify the input being watched You can use up to 8 characters either letters or numbers or combinations of both to add a name that will make it easier for you to recognize the input COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 1 1 Press the gt button to go to the next screen that shows the different inputs 2 Pressthe V button to select the desired input which you want to label 3 Press the OK button to go to the first space in the bracket 4 Press either the A or V button and select a desired letter or number 5 Press the gt button to go to the next space and select a second character 6 Repeat the step 4 and 5 until the name of the input is complete 7 Press the OK button to accept the name of the input or the MENU key to cancel the setting COMPONENT2 COMPONENT2 2x ce OK Select Cancel CC Closed Caption To select the options in the CC sub menu press the OK button or the gt button A new menu will be displayed showing the following CC settings Digital CC Style CC The CC feature is available when watching regular analog NTSC TV Select from CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Service1 Service2 Service3 Service4 Serviced or Service6 Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2 Digital CC Style The Digital CC Style feature is available when watching digital TV Select either As Broadcaster or Custom If Custom is selected
37. T button on the remote control or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI 1 Turn off your HDTV and DVD player 2 Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 4 Input on the back of the HDTV 9 Connect the audio cables white and red from the DVI audio output jacks on the DVD player to the adjacent HDMI 4 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of the HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player 5 Select HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control Note To maintain the display quality use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable This cable is available in 6 15 and 30 foot lengths See www vizio com or call 1 888 VIZIOCE 1 888 849 4623 for details Version 7 17 2009 23 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Using Component Video Better g cea SONS SS o ees Pb Pr O L R 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the component cable green blue and red from your DVD player to an available set of COMPONENT jacks on the back or side of the HDTV di Connect the audio cables white and red from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the back or side of the HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player 5 Select COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2 using the INPUT button on the remote cont
38. User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for better picture quality refer to the graphic card s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode See the table below for the factory preset resolutions Also see Resolution through RGB Input chart below for the best resolution available through RGB PC input when video card supports 1920x1080 resolution 1 oso co oe soon n N snis Wwe Ls osos eo ero coor e n 6000 none Cres v 7 soo wens Cue e premo wen Ls eene co e renes e eon sem p rero wn Ls ross oe aco voor n pes vo Le fom s eer men e m sovne Note P positive N negative Primary mode Resolution through RGB Input If your PC supports VESA Reduced Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program usually offered by the VGA Card Manufacturer your TV set is equipped to have the 1920 x 1080 resolution display through this connection using the following timing 138 5MHz The following parameters are often the values required by the software or programs to set up the display Fm KA 2 roren 8 Pixel Rate MHz 138 5 Refresh Rate Hz 59 934 v www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 3 Using the Multi Media Port With the Multi Media port you can enjoy digital content such as photos music and movies on your HDTV using a
39. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer Congratulations on your new VIZIO VF551XVT television purchase Thank you for your support For maximum benefit of your HDTV please read these instructions before making any adjustments and retain them for future reference We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO HDTV High Definition Television For assistance please call 877 668 8462 or e mail us at www vizio com To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO HDTV please visit our website at www vizio com or call toll free at 888 849 4623 We recommend you register your VIZIO HDTV either at our website www VIZIO com or fill out and mail your registration card For peace of mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty VIZIO offers on site extended warranty service plans These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period Visit our website or call us to purchase a plan Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV E SISO S S TruVolume TruSurround HD Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO Inc dba V Inc HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories ENERGY STAR Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories SISO SSG TruSurround HD and Tr
40. ained as provided below The refund will be the purchase price actually paid by the purchaser less a ten percent 10 restocking fee per each item returned Shipping and handling are not refundable The return authorization number must first be obtained from VIZIO s Customer Service by emailing CustomerSupport VIZIO com or by calling 949 428 2525 6 00AM to 9 00PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 10 00AM to 2 00PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday Please note that holiday hours may vary For up to date information please visit www VIZIO com Products must be returned to the address specified by VIZIO Customer Service and must be shipped in the original packaging with freight prepaid to VIZIO and must be received in new and unused condition The return authorization number must be included in the packaging VIZIO reserves the right to assess fees for any damaged or missing parts in addition to the ten percent 10 restocking fee Return authorization numbers are valid for only fifteen 15 days from issuance The customer is responsible for and must prepay all shipping charges and shall assume all risk of loss or damage to the product while in transit to VIZIO If the product is returned to VIZIO i without a VIZIO return authorization number and or ii beyond the fifteen 15 day period and or ili without proper packaging VIZIO retains the right to refuse delivery of such return or may return the unit to the customer at the customer s
41. aler for repair Continued use of your HDTV may cause fire or electric shock e Do not install your HDTV in an area with heavy dust or high humidity Operating your HDTV in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock e Follow instructions for moving your HDTV Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving your HDTV e When unplugging your HDTV hold the power plug not the cord Pulling on the power cord may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock When your HDTV will not be used for an extended period of time unplug the power cord e To reduce risk of electric shock do not touch the connector with wet hands e Insert batteries in accordance with instructions Incorrect polarities may cause the batteries to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator e f any of the following occurs contact the dealer o The power cord fails or frays Liquid sprays or any object drops into your HDTV Your HDTV is exposed to rain or other moisture Your HDTV is dropped or damaged in any way O O O o The performance of your HDTV changes substantially Version 7 17 2009 3 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically groun
42. and stereo audio one audio shared with Composite input 1 back 1 stereo audio shared with Component input side 1 back 1 side 5x HDMI 4 back 1 side 1x S Video 1x RGB 1x Media Port USB Outputs 1x SPDIF Optical Digital Audio 1x Stereo Audio Features 1080P FHDTV HDMI v1 3 3D comb filter Zero bright pixel guarantee Smart Dimming Function technology HD game port Noise reduction 10 bit D panel 10 bit video processing MTS stereo decoder Dolby Digital for ATSC QAM Signal Compatibility 480i SDTV 480P EDTV 720P HDTV 1080i HDTV 1080P FHDTV Channel skip add Video input naming capability Closed caption Parental control V Chip 2 0 Programmable Timer Freeze PIP POP VESA mount compatible SRS TSHD TruVolume ATSC Clear QAM tuner NTSC video decoding 3 2 or 2 2 reverse pull down Motion adaptive de interlace Progressive video scan via Component VGA HDMI FHDTV via HDMI or Component Color temperature adjustments of 6500K 9300K 11000K Independent Red Green Blue adjustments for color temperature fine tuning Computer support at 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1920x1080 via VGA HDMI Special Features e MEMC 240Hz Panel e SRS TruVolume SRS TSHD e Multi Media port Speakers 2xBuilt in 15W Speakers Panel Life 40 000 hours to half the original brightness IEC Connector for direct power line connection 100 240Vac at 50 60Hz 154W Avg 0 37W standby Voltage Range Power Consumption Operating Temperature 5 C
43. ap Cleaning Cloth This user manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card Additional certified accessories for your HDTV are sold separately e Wall mounts e High Definition cables e Extra or replacement remote control VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO HDTV visit our web site at www VIZIO com or call us toll free at 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 Caution Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV This may compromise the integrity of the display The manufacturer s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations Version 7 17 2009 9 V www VIZIO com 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 e Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV e The power consumption of your HDTV is about 154W AVG Use the included power cord When an extension cord is required use one with the correct power rating The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not be compromised Your HDTV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping For proper ventilation you must allow space between the back of your HDTV and the wall If you want to mount your HDTV on the wall see below for additional information Avoid installing your HDTV in places
44. area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the INFO button on the remote control Daylight Saving Setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the INFO button on the remote control Version 7 17 2009 45 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Channel Info Channel Info displays the technical information of the channel including channel number frequency modulation type status SNR signal noise ratio and signal strength Setup Menu Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen Press or V on the remote control to highlight the Setup menu and then press OK to select it Press A or V on the remote control to select Setup menu option Once the menu option is highlighted press lt or gt on the remote control to adjust the setting Press the MENU key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if the task has been completed re Language Select to change the Language of the OSD The default is English You can also select Espafiol or Francais PIP Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at the same time One picture is displayed as the full screen main screen and the other picture Tech Lego is displayed in a small window sub screen Sleep Timer Wide Note PIP is only available when the Rating Enable option in the P
45. arental Controls Menu is OFF To select the options in the PIP sub menu press the OK button A new menu xd zp will be displayed showing the following PIP settings sect PIP Mode Select from Off PIP or POP Picture outside picture In PIP mode a smaller sub screen is displayed on top of the main screen In POP mode the main screen and sub screen are of equal size and are positioned side by side v izi www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual PIP Source Select the input source for the sub screen The input sources available will vary according to which input is used for the main screen TV AV1 AV2 Component Component 1 2 Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI SIDE RGB T Indicates which inputs are available for PIP and POP modes PIP Position Select where you want the PIP screen positioned over the main screen Size Set the size of the PIP window Choose from Small Medium or Large Audio Source Select the audio source associated with the main screen or the sub screen Sleep Timer Select the timer to turn off the TV in 30 60 90 or 120 minutes Tech Logo Set the animated illumination of the Tech Logo in the glass above the left speaker Choose from On or Off Wide Select how the picture displays on the screen As you select an option you will see the screen adjusting to the different sizes Refer to Chapter 6 for additional details Version 7 17 2009 47 V www V
46. conditions PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION v www VIZIO com Index ACCESSOLIES Mn 9 Adjustments Advanced venne 40 COMING T UNT 12 Closed Caption wna 16 Selecting the Screen Size 16 52 VOLUME Meme TIT 12 PMG UN veces e vada be nea 18 Audio MENU nennen 43 Analog Audio Out adjustments 44 Audio Mode adjustments 43 Balance adjustMents rererere reene 43 Digital Audio OUt 43 Equalizer adjustments eeen 43 Lip Sync adjustments 44 Reset Audio Mode 44 Speaker adjustments ernen 43 SRS TruVolume iernii ierinii 43 SRS TSHD surround sound adjustments 43 PE Ne 52 Blocking Channels 49 BAINA T T 41 Cable Box CONICO 19 Camcorder Connectin ii 25 CC Closed Caption 16 48 Changing ChannelSs 39 Channel information 46 Cleaning your VIZIO TV 65 Coaxial connection Satellite DOK EEE 22 Coaxial Connection ET 22 CT vr 41 Component Connector 18 Composite Connector 18 Computer COMMC CUI G EP 27 Connecting Equipment Chl 19 Computer PP 27 DV
47. ded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPSA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of the grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT nec section 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS nec SECTION 810 21 Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits or where it could fall into such power ameen 9 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELEGTAONE SISTE ONECART KANTH lines or circuits GROUND CLAMPS Remember the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building installation 4 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Advisory of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12 2009 but your local television stations may switch sooner After the switch analog only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will need a converter
48. deos choose Stretch Zoom1 or Zoom2 Audio Mode Choose from Flat Rock Pop Classic Jazz and Soft to adjust the overall quality of the audio being played ols Select Info When set to on information about the video briefly appears on the TV Version 7 17 2009 33 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 4 Using your HDTV the first time Initial Setup Welcome Setup Wizard Allow the VIZIO Setup Wizard to help you tune your channels 1 Connectthe Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket 2 Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV see Chapter 2 for detailed steps 3 Turn Power On Once all the components are connected Initial Setup Language press the Power ON button on the remote control or on the side of your HDTV Please select your language ui English 4 Initial Setup Espanol a After powering on the TV set the Initial Setup Welcome screen will come up Press the OK button on the remote control b The Language choice screen will be displayed the default English option is highlighted If you wish DE select to change the OSD language to Espafiol or Frangais press the V Initial Setup Mode Setting button on the remote control to select the language you want Please select Home mode when installing this TV in your home c Press the OK button on the Retail Mode remote control to
49. djustments are not available Press the OK button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following US Movie ratings G General audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Recommended for children 13 years of age or older R Mature audience NC 17 No one under 17 years of age X No one under 17 years of age m Allowed Rating Blocked Rating Canadian English Rating Note When Rating Enable is OFF Canadian English Rating adjustments are not available Set Select Press the OK button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following Canadian English ratings C Children C8 Children 8 years or older G General Programming suitable for all audiences PG Parental guidance 14 Viewers 14 years or older 18 Adult programming 50 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Canadian French Rating Note When Rating Enable is OFF Canadian French Rating adjustments are not available Press the OK button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following Canadian French ratings G General audience 8 ans General not recommended for young children 13 ans Not suitable for children under 13 years of age 16 ans Not suitable for under 16 years of age 18 ans Adults only DTV Rating This option updates the TV or Movie rating table for digital programs in your local or regional area It will allow the parental gu
50. does NOT reset the Parental Control Password Version 7 17 2009 51 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 6 Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes You can switch viewing modes using the remote control please follow the instructions on page 39 Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4 3 aspect ratio 1 33 1 source is preserved so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image Standard TV broadcasts are displayed with a 4 3 Aspect Ratio Movies in 4 3 Aspect Ratio may be referred to as pan and scan or full frame These movies were originally filmed in 16 9 O Ay O widescreen and then modified to fit a traditional TV screen 4 3 Full Q Full mode allows you to view the entire picture Recommended for HDMI and RGB Computer viewing so you can see the complete picture without the image overstretching beyond the viewing area If you experience noise along the border switch to Zoom 1 For 720p 1080i 1080p only Zoom 1 When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode the display image is stretched proportionately to fill the TV screen When watching a widescreen 1 78 1 source program or movie the display image fills the TV screen If you are watching a widescreen 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 source program or movie there will still be black bars at the top and bottom OO O OO Zoom 2 Zooms in by 14 to crop the top and bottom bar
51. e back of your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables on your set top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera 5 Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control Note Refer to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product Note You can also connect the VCR or Video Camera to the AV2 connection on the side of the HDTV if you are using the composite connections Version 7 17 2009 25 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting an External Receiver Amp e I OG AUDIO OUT LR T Turn off the power to the HDTV and Receiver Amp 2 Using an audio cable white and red connectors connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the Receiver Amp and Picture connect the other end to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors on the back of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and Receiver Amp 4 Press the MENU button on the remote control to open the On ocreen Display OSD menu 5 Press V on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu and then press OK to select 6 Press V on the remote control to select SPEAKERS TA Press on the remote control to select OFF so the sound from the HDTV will be routed through your Receiver Amp system Select Note e Refer to your Receiver Amp us
52. e Best image quality will be achieved by HDMI The next best is Component followed by Composite e Due to variances in broadcast practices it is possible some image distortions can occur Tips for Letterbox Content e Some Letterboxed or Widescreen versions of DVD movies are formatted for Users standard 4 3 Televisions Your HDTV has the ability to expand this content so the entire screen is filled at the expense of image accuracy To use this function press ZOOM on the remote control to cycle among the options USB device is not recognized Make sure the device is correctly inserted Make sure the device is FAT or FAT32 Make sure it contains the supported files Image or sound is interrupted Make sure the device is correctly inserted or distorted Make sure that the file complies with the supported format bit rate and or profile Also check the file for damage Some files that comply with the supported format may not play back or display properly Slideshow doesn t start e Make sure the viewer isn t in pause rotation or zoom mode Telephone amp Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you Our trained support personnel can often resolve the problem over the phone For more information on warranty service or repair after the warranty period please contact our Support Department at the number
53. een 2 The screen is very fragile Do not scrape it with any sharp object Do not press or tap the screen to avoid cracking When the screen is seriously contaminated use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the display Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing Wipe the display with a dry cloth after cleaning Version 7 17 2009 65 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically check following troubleshooting guide for possible solutions Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the failure If the display still fails to perform as expected contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1 877 MYVIZIO 698 4946 or e mail us at techsupport vizio com Receive the error message Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source No Signal If you are using cable connected directly to the TV or an antenna scan for channels from the Tuner menu in the OSD Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode No power Make sure the power button is ON VIZIO logo glows white Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket Plug another electrical device to the power outlet to verify that the outlet is working No sound Press Volume Up on the remote control Press MUTE on the remote control t
54. emote iii 53 Programming ONer GEViICES irreali 53 Programming your DYD Playor secies eeoa arn lr iii ees 53 Programming your Home Theater System e 53 Programming your Cable or Satellite Set Top BOX nennen 54 Searching Tor Component 00965 rina 54 Remote Control Codes Aaaa 55 CHAPTER 8 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING iii 65 VELO ARR EE 65 Troubleshooting GUJE DRE 66 Telephone amp Technical Suppott i 68 65114 1 1 0 EE a a EE 69 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement e 69 SPEGIFICATIONS M 70 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY similia rieti iaia 72 VIZIO RETURN IIIA 73 UA AA E 19 8 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage Once you have opened the carton check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are included The screen can easily be scratched or broken so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV with the screen facing downwards on a surface without protective padding IMPORTANT Save the carton and packing material for future shipping Package Contents e VIZIO VF551XVT VIZIO remote control VUR8M AA batteries for the remote control 2 Power cord Safety Str
55. ence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 2 Shielded interface cables and AC power cord if any must be used in order to comply with the emission limits 3 The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference Version 7 17 2009 69 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Specifications Panel 54 64 Diagonal 16 9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel Dot Pitch 0 630mm H x 0 630mm V Display Compatibility FHDTV 1080P Colors 1 06 Billion Brightness 500nits cd m typical Contrast 1400 1 Smart Dimming 2 Million 1 Response Time 5ms typical Viewing Angle 178 horizontal vertical Inputs 1x RF 2x Component and stereo audio one stereo 2x Composite Video
56. er manual to select the corresponding audio input e The audio output is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to external speakers Optical Output of audio received with HD Programs If your sound system has a SPDIF optical digital audio input you can connect it from your sound system to the OPTICAL R digital audio out on the back of the HDTV This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input is being used AUDIO OUT SPDIF OPTICAL v www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting a Computer b d 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and Computer 2 Connect the VGA cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on the back of the HDTV 3 Connect the 1 8 inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the back of the HDTV This step is optional and only needed if you want to transmit audio from the computer through the TV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and Computer 5 Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote control Note e For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through RGB PC set your PC computer timing mode to VESA 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz e Refer to your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product e A RGB VGA cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store Version 7 17 2009 27 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT
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58. f you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company e Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV This may compromise the integrity of the display The manufacturer s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations e The power cord must be replaced when using different voltage than the voltage specified For more information contact your dealer e Your HDTV is equipped with a three pronged grounded plug a plug with a third grounding pin This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet This is a safety feature If your outlet does not accommodate the three pronged have an electrician install the correct outlet or use an adapter to ground your HDTV safely Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug e When connected to a power outlet power is always flowing into your HDTV To totally disconnect power unplug the power cord e The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un isolated dangerous voltage within the inside of your HDTV that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons e The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your HDTV 2 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual e Do not o
59. he MENU button repeatedly until the Picture Mode is displayed Press either lt or gt to change the Picture mode option to Standard Press either A or W to scroll to the TV option and then press OK to eroe select it ue 8 Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu Setting the Time Zone 1 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by Smooth Motion pressing the TV button on the remote control 2 Press the MENU button to bring up the Menu display The Picture Menu is highlighted Film Mode 3 Press A or V to highlight the TV menu and then press OK to select it 4 Press either A or V to scroll to Time Zone and then press either lt or gt to set the proper Time Zone of your area 5 Press V to scroll down to Daylight Saving and then press either or gt to set to Onor Off 6 Press the MENU button once to return to the previous screen or ok co cm repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed nil Bio or Your new HDTV is now ready to use Enjoy your TV watching Time Zone 4 Channel Info Version 7 17 2009 37 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV please make sure that any cable satellite or off air antenna connections are secure Also verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector 1 Press the power button on the remote contro
60. he OSD is active these buttons function as up and down controls in the OSD menus VOL A V Use these buttons to increase or decrease the speaker volume While the OSD is active these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus v K www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Rear Panel Connections LI 2 3 OPTICAL w oe AUDIO OUT _16 1 HDMI 1 2 amp 3 Connect digital video devices such as DVD multimedia players or set top box through these all digital connectors There is an additional HDMI port on the side of the HDTV 2 RGB PC Connect the video and audio from a computer here A cable with a 1 8 mini plug stereo connector at the end connecting to the TV is needed if sound is also transmitted with this signal 3 S VIDEO AV1 Connect composite or S Video video devices such as a VCR or video game Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source There is an additional AV port on the side of the HDTV 4 DTVITV Connect to an antenna or digital cable not a cable box for Digital TV For digital TV stations in your area visit www antennaweb org 5 AUDIO OUT a OPTICAL The audio associated with the programming will be available on the SPDIF Optical connector for connection to your home theater system b ANALOG L R Connect the audio from the HDTV to an external device such as a home theater system external amplif
61. he audio connectors associated with the HDMI input on the back of the HDTV Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box Select HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection Refer to your HDTV Set Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator Using Component Video Better I Il SET TOP BOX __ _ amp u_ og Turn off your HDTV and set top box Connect the component cables green blue and red from your set top box to the COMPONENT jacks on the back or side of your HDTV Connect the audio cables white and red from your set top box to the adjacent COMPONENT L and R Audio jacks on the back or side of your HDTV Turn on your HDTV and set top box Select COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the COMPONENT button on the remote control 20 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Using S Video Compatible Il SET TOP BOY R of 1 Turn off your HDTV and set top box 2 Connect the S VIDEO cable from your set top box to the S VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV 3 Connect the
62. hes twice 4 Find the programming code for your home theater system in the code list below and enter it using the number buttons If the code is accepted the LED flashes twice after the last digit is entered If the LED does not flash twice repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed 5 Point the remote control at the Home Theater System and press the POWER button The Home Theater System will turn off If the Home Theater System does not turn off repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer Notes e If the codes do not work or your brand is not listed see Searching for Component Codes e Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions Try other codes that may include more functionality Version 7 17 2009 53 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Programming your Cable or Satellite Set Top Box 1 Turn on the Cable or Satellite Set Top Box 2 Press and release the CABLE button on the remote control 3 Press and hold the SET button until the LED flashes twice 4 Find the programming code for your Cable DVD Player or Satellite Set Top Box in the code list below and enter it using the number buttons Home Theater If the code is accepted the LED flashes twice after the last digit is entered If the eae RDX LED does not flash twice repeat Steps 2 Satellite Box through 4 with the next code listed 5 Point the remote control at the Cable or Satellite Set
63. high you will not be OO cm able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture Select Back Color Color adjusts the amount of color in the picture Tint The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture The easiest way to set tint is to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance In most cases the default middle position is correct If people s faces look too orange try reducing the level of color first Sharpness The Sharpness adjustment adjusts the sharpness of the edges of elements in the picture It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist This adjustment is helpful when viewing Standard Definition sources Version 7 17 2009 41 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in the Advanced Video sub menu press the OK button or the gt button A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture Noise Reduction This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of image motion content that may be present in the picture Choose from the Off Low Medium or Strong setting MPEG NR Reduces picture noise in solid colored areas of the picture Color Enhancement This feature increases the picture reproduction performance of the picture by reducing oversaturation of certain colors and improving flesh tones Choose from Off Normal Rich Color Green Flesh and Green Blue setting Advanced Ada
64. ico VIZIO s Responsibility VIZIO displays purchased new from an authorized VIZIO U S reseller and that are used in the fifty 50 United States or Puerto Rico are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for one 1 year from the date of the original retail purchase If the display fails to conform to this limited warranty VIZIO will at its option and sole discretion repair or replace the display Labor During the one year limited warranty period VIZIO will provide when needed service labor to repair a manufacturing defect Repairs required on displays which are thirty 30 inches and larger generally will be made on site where the display is installed The determination for performing the on site repair is dependent upon the manufacturing defect and is at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Repairs required on displays which are less than thirty 30 inches generally will be performed at a VIZIO service center Parts Repairs may be made with new or recertified parts or the entire unit may be replaced with a new or recertified unit at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Replacement parts or replacement units provided under this limited warranty are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period or for ninety 90 days from warranty service or replacement whichever is later How to Obtain Warranty Service To obtain warranty service contact VIZIO Technical Support via e
65. idance control feature in your TV to have the most current parental control database for a digital signal If Not Available appears at the bottom of the menu then no update is available the option is not activated in your area This option may be available in the future for activation Block Unrated TV Block programming that does not have a rating Confirm Change the Password Select Access Code Edit to enter a new 4 digit password using the number buttons on the remote control Enter it a second time to confirm you entered it correctly Note Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place The System Reset feature see page 44 does NOT reset the password System Info Display the technical information including model name version and revision of firmware source type and resolution System Reset To select the options in the System Reset sub menu press the OK button or the gt button A new menu will be displayed showing the following System Reset settings Setup Wizard Use this function to return to the Initial Setup menu Use this function if you want to have a guided setup when you move your TV Please refer to Chapter 3 for more information Note Previously scanned channels will be removed Reset All Settings Use this function to reset the TV to the default factory settings The screen will display a message to confirm that you want to reset the values to factory settings Note This
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67. ier or stereo Speakers can not be connected directly here 6 HDMI 4 Connect another digital video device such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device use a DVI HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output of the device to the L R AUDIO here Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI DVI cables are available for purchase from www VIZIO com or by calling 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 7 COMPONENT 1 YPb CbPr Cr with Audio L R Connect component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here There is an additional Component port on the side of the HDTV Version 7 17 2009 13 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Right Side Panel Connection 1 AV2 Connect the secondary source for composite video devices such as a VCR or video game Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source and then use the yellow connector to connect the external video from the same source Note The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2 2 COMPONENT2 YPb CbPr Cr with Audio L R Connect the secondary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here Note The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2 3 HDMI SIDE Connect another digital video device such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connec
68. l The VIZIO logo on the front will change from orange to white 2 There are 3 options for selecting your programming a If you are using an antenna or cable connected through the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA input you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control or by selecting TV from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control b If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set top box connected by an HDMI cable select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control or by selecting HDMI from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control c If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set top box connected by a Component YPbPr cable select Component directly by pressing the COMP button on the remote control or by selecting Component from the Input menu after pressing INPUT on the remote control Note You should be able to see a picture If you do not make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source Each press of the HDMI or COMP button on the remote control will cycle through the available inputs Press the button until the input associated with the device you wish to view is shown in the Info box at the upper right corner of the screen di When using option 2a press the Channel buttons on the remote control or the CH A or V buttons to change the channel The Channel buttons and on the
69. layed Info When set to on information about the song briefly appears on the TV v www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you can adjust various settings including selecting an audio mode setting to a wider format etc Insert a USB device and select the Video Folder 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control The Video menu will be displayed 3 Press or V on the remote control to highlight Video menu option and then press lt or to adjust the setting 4 Press the MENU button once to close the menu Sort By You can choose to sort the videos by Type Date or File Name Play Mode Choose from Shuffle Single and Sequence to set the video sequence mode Single will play a video once and stop playing at the end of that song Sequence will play the videos in the order they are listed on your USB device until you stop it Shuffle will play the videos in random order until you stop it Repeat When set to On the video s will continue playing until you stop it CE Picture Mode Select Choose from Custom Standard Movie Game Vivid Football Golf Basketball and Baseball to adjust the overall quality of the picture Press OK to enter the Picture sub menus for additional adjustments to video See Picture Menu adjustment section below Wide Format Set the way the picture looks on the screen e 4 3 videos choose Normal Panoramic Zoom1 or Zoom2 e 16 9 vi
70. le to watch TV programming Compatible analog B t VGA analog RGB PC VGA This is most commonly used for PC input Component Component video provides a sharper image than Better l composite video and S video because the three video signals are analog transmitted via three separate channels S Video AV1 Combining the three video signals into two channels S Video provides a sharper image than Composite video but is not as Compatible good as Component video analog Composite AV1 amp 2 All three video signals are combined into one channel thus making the image less sharp than Component or S Video E www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have four options for connecting your cable or satellite box to your HDTV HDMI Component Composite or Coax RF Based on your home theater configuration you can decide which option is the right one for you Refer to your set top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator Using HDMI Best Cable and Satellite Boxes that have an HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV for optimal results Note To maintain the display quality use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable This cable is available in 6 15 and 30 foot lengths See www vizio com or call 1 888 VIZIOCE 1 888 849 4623 for details SET TOP BOX
71. log NTSC and NG 00 000 Digital ATSC channels Note If you select Skip Scan you can scan ME Select channels at a later time by selecting the TV input then going to the Menu and selecting the Auto Search option in the TV menu Initial Setup Channel Scan Channel Scan will take a few minutes to complete Refer to www antennaweb org to get information Status Scanning about availability in your area type of antenna and Analog Channels i Digital Channels 2 in which direction to point your antenna The channel availability through cable depends upon which channels your cable operator supplies DTV digital content in Clear QAM consult your cable operator for more information When finished the Complete Initial Setup Complete screen will be displayed to inform you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup Press the OK Initial Setup completed button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV Congratulations Version 7 17 2009 35 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control Pressing this button will cycle you through the following options TV AV1 AV2 Component Component2 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI 4 and HDMI SIDE Eau ed AE COMPONENT2 Turn on your Cable Box VCR External TV RGB Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you will see a HDMI1 picture on your HDTV If
72. mail at TechSupport VIZIO com via phone at 877 MYVIZIO 877 698 4946 or via postal mail at VIZIO Technical Support 39 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 You must provide the model serial number and date of purchase VIZIO Technical Support is available from 6 00AM to 9 00PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 10 00AM to 2 00PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday Please note that holiday hours may vary For up to date information please visit www VIZIO com VIZIO reserves the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if defects or damages are covered by this limited warranty In case of a claim that is not covered by this warranty you will be contacted to determine whether VIZIO should repair the damage for a fee or whether the product should be returned to you as received by the service technician or service center Parts and service labor that are VIZIO s responsibility under this limited warranty will be provided without charge All other service is at the customer s expense VIZIO reserves the right to charge the customer for any service call for anything not covered by this limited warranty Before you ask for warranty service please review your User Manual You may avoid a service call and a service charge Please refer to the reverse side of this page for additional information regarding how to obtain warranty service PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION Not Covered This limited warranty does
73. nction as expected on your cable or satellite remote Typically power volume and mute will work Programming other devices Your remote control is programmable and supports up to three different devices Listed below are the steps for programming your DVD player Home Theater System and a Cable or Satellite box Once you find your codes write them in the table provided Programming your DVD Player 1 Turn on the DVD player 2 Press and release the DVD button on the remote control 3 Press and hold the SET button until the LED flashes twice 4 Find the programming code for your DVD player in the code list below and enter it using the number buttons If the code is accepted the LED flashes twice after the last digit is entered If the LED does not flash twice repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed 5 Point the remote control at the DVD player and press the POWER button The DVD player will turn off If the DVD player does not turn off repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer Notes e If the codes do not work or your brand is not listed see Searching for Component Codes e Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions Try other codes that may include more functionality Programming your Home Theater System 1 Turn on the home theater system 2 Press and release the AUDIO button on the remote control 3 Press and hold the SET button until the LED flas
74. ng of the image when the camera pans across a scene or there is horizontal motion in the scene Choose from Off Low Middle or High Film Mode Enable or disable the detection and processing of film materials Choose Auto or Off v www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to factory default A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it Press either or gt to make the selection and then press OK to accept it Note Only settings under the Picture menu will be reset Audio Menu 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen 2 Press A or V on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu and then press OK to select it 3 Press A or V on the remote control to select an Audio menu option 4 Once the menu option is highlighted press lt or gt on the remote control to adjust the setting 5 Press the MENU key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if the task has been completed Audio Mode Choose from Flat Rock Pop Classic or Jazz 7 Equalizer Balance To select the options in the Equalizer sub menu press the OK button A new menu will be displayed SRS TSHD showing the volumes of different frequencies Starting from lowest to the highest they are 120 Hz SRS TruVolume 2 500Hz 1 5 kHz 5 kHz and 10 kHz 1 Press or to select the frequency to be Digital A
75. not cover the following cosmetic defects damage malfunctions or failures resulting from shipping or transit improper or faulty installation abuse operation contrary to furnished instructions operation on incorrect power supplies products not supplied by VIZIO modification alteration improper servicing or tampering damage from fire water lightning power surges abnormal environmental conditions or other acts of nature normal wear and tear unsatisfactory visual or audio performance not caused by a manufacturing defect or displays with a missing or unreadable serial number Operation of the display for commercial purposes or in applications or uses for which the display is not intended is not covered by this limited warranty Image Sticking caused by static images on the screen for extended periods and or excessive brightness and contrast levels is not covered by this v www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual limited warranty Installation removal transportation and reinstallation of a display and routine maintenance and cleaning are not covered by this limited warranty THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE VIZIO S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER INCLU
76. not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet 9 1 meters from the front of the receiver window 30 to the left and right 20 up and down VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources Avoid humidity If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does not respond at all check the batteries If the batteries are low or exhausted replace them with fresh batteries When not using the remote control for a long period of time remove the batteries Do not take the batteries apart heat them or throw them into a fire Do not subject the remote control to undue physical stress such as striking or dropping it Do not attempt to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent Wipe it with a clean damp cloth Version 7 17 2009 17 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should Use The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays ciues Connector Description Quality type Best HDMI provides an interface between any audio video source such as i a set top box DVD player or A V receiver and a digital television digital DTV over a single cable Best digital i Connect a digital or analog antenna cable or coaxial cab
77. ny button on your keyboard to wake your computer If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window You see a distorted picture or You may be getting interference from electrical appliances cars motorcycles or hear unusual sound fluorescent lights If you have not mounted it on the wall try moving your HDTV to another location to see if this is the cause of the problem The picture has abnormal Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV patterns Make sure the specifications of external devices meet the specifications of your HDTV i e resolution If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window The display image does not If you are in RGB mode Computer make sure that H Size and V Position in the cover the entire screen On Screen Display OSD are set correctly If you are using TV AV1 AV2 or Component with 480i input press WIDE button on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes You can see a picture but you Press Volume Up on the remote control cannot hear sound Press MUTE on the remote control to make sure that MUTE is not ON Check your audio settings The audio may be set to SAP
78. o make sure that MUTE is not ON Check your audio settings The audio may be set to SAP or the speakers are set to off Check the audio connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window If the screen is black Make sure the power button is ON VIZIO Logo glows white Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode Power is ON but there is no Make sure all cables attached to the HDTV are connected to the correct output on image on the screen the external device Adjust brightness contrast or backlight Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode Wrong or abnormal colors Check Color and Tint settings in Picture Menu appear Reset Picture settings Check the video cables to make sure they are securely connected If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window Control buttons do not work e Press only one but
79. o resume normal MM Contents Music playback nm aad File Name Title Genre Artist Album o M m Alicia Keys Wild Hor alicia keys wild hors Blues dmg Unplugged 6 When finished press EKIT Avril Lavigne Compl Avril Laviqne Let Go Losing Grip 01 Avril Laviqne Let Go once to return to the previous Avril Lavigne Let Go Skater Boy 02 Avril Lavigne Let Go Avril Lavigne Let Go I m With You 03 Avril Lavigne Let Go screen Or repeated ly to return Avril ie Let Go Mobile 04 Avril e Let Go to the main menu Lifehouse Whatever Lifehouse Blues MTV Who We Are REM Losing My Relig rem_mtv_live mps_ Blues dmg In Time The B MO Select v www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you can adjust various settings including slideshow picture duration etc Insert a USB device and select the Picture Folder 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control The Picture menu will be displayed 3 Press or V on the remote control to highlight Picture menu option and then press lt or gt to adjust the setting 4 Press the MENU button once to close the menu Slideshow Mode Choose from Shuffle Single and Sequence to set the slideshow mode Single will show all of the pictures once and stop the slideshow after displaying the last picture Sequence will show your pictures in the order they are listed on your USB device until you stop the slideshow
80. orner over the main screen Pressing it again will display the POP Picture Outside Picture option This button also performs the same function as the A button on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your pre programmed Cable Satellite Box DVR P SIZE B Repeatedly press this button to set the size of the PIP screen to small medium or large This button also performs the same function as the B button on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your pre programmed Cable Satellite Box DVR P INPUT C Press the button to choose the input source for the PIP screen This button also performs the same function as the C button on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your pre programmed Cable Satellite Box DVR P CH D Press this button change the channels in the PIP screen when TV is selected as PIP Input This button also performs the same function as the D button on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your pre programmed Cable Satellite Box DVR TV INPUT Press this button to select TV mode AV INPUT Press this button to select AV1 and AV2 either Composite or S Video input COMPONENT INPUT Press this button to select Component 1 and Component 2 inputs HDMI INPUT Press this button to select the HDMI input By pressing it repeatedly you will go through all HDMI inputs in sequence WIDE RECORD This button
81. ptive Luma Large areas of brightness in the picture will result in a higher Average Picture Level APL and the overall picture will look too light This feature will lower the APL to counteract this effect Choose from Off Normal High or Extend Smart Dimming Setting Noise Reduction This menu controls the Smart Dimming functions Press gt to enter the submenu MPEG NR Smart Dimming Color Enhancement Provides true black for the highest quality picture Choose On or Off Advanced Adaptive Luma Smart Dimming Demo Demonstration of the Smart Dimming Effect The demo turns Smart Dimming On then Off at three second intervals Press gt to initiate the demo Press MENU to exit the demo Enter Select Back Color Temperature Color Temperature is the warmness or coolness of the white areas of the picture Choose from Normal Custom Cool Computer or R G and B Offset Normal is the setting for television broadcasting Custom allows you to set a preset calibrated for a white point to suit individual preferences Cool produces a blue hued image The Computer setting sets the white point at the established setting for a PC display 9300K Each preset may also be adjusted for a customized setting R G and B Offset allows professional grade calibration of grayscale tracking Smooth Motion The Smooth Motion Effect option activates Motion Estimation Motion Compensation ME MC which suppresses motion judder or stutteri
82. rd has been entered and accepted by the TV To select the options in the Parental sub menu press OK Enter a password to access the Parental menu The default password set in the factory is 0000 Note The Parental menu does not appear when the input mode is set to HDMI A new menu will be displayed showing the following Parental settings Rating Enable Rating Enable Select from ON or OFF If set to OFF you will not be able to set the US TV US Movie Canadian English or Canadian French Ratings US TV Rating Channel Block US Movie Rating Block individual channels from being displayed Canadian English Rating Enter Select Version 7 17 2009 49 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual US TV Rating Note When Rating Enable is OFF US TV Rating adjustments are not available Press the OK button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following US TV ratings A DLS V FV Y All children WY wf Y7 Older children TV Y7 of G General audience TVG w PG Guidance suggested Bess ELI ail 14 Strongly cautioned MA Mature audience TV 14 m m m m m TV MA m omm mM e Allowed Rating Blocked Rating You can also customize the TV ratings for the following content A All sub ratings D Sexual dialog L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy violence Jo ce Set Select US Movie Rating Note When Rating Enable is OFF US Movie Rating a
83. rea of high temperature condensation may form in the housing Wait before turning on your HDTV to avoid causing fire electric shock or component damage e Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by manufacturer or sold with your HDTV When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart HDTV combination to avoid injury from tip over Do not place your HDTV on an unstable cart stand or table If your HDTV falls it can injure a person and cause serious damage to your HDTV Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with your HDTV e A distance of at least 3 feet should be maintained between your HDTV and any heat source such as a radiator heater oven amplifier etc Do not install your HDTV close to smoke Operating your HDTV close to smoke or moisture may cause fire or electric shock e Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of your HDTV and to protect it from overheating be sure these openings are not blocked or covered Do not place your HDTV in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided e Never push any object into the slots and openings on your HDTV cabinet Do not place any objects on the top of your HDTV Doing so could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock Never spill liquids on your HDTV e Your HDTV should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label I
84. rol or directly by pressing the COMPONENT button on the remote control Using S Video Compatible n sr d e oe 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the S VIDEO cable from your DVD player to the S VIDEO jack on the back of the HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red on your DVD player to the corresponding Land R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player 5 Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Using Composite AV Video Compatible Lin OG VIDEO R 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the video cable yellow from your DVD player to the S VIDEO AV1 jack on the back of your HDTV or the AV2 jack on the side of your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red on your DVD player to the S VIDEO AV1 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV or the AV2 jacks on the side of your HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD Player D Select AV1 or AV2 using the INPUT button on the remote control or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote control Connecting Your VGR or Video Camera i VOR A JE PE e 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera 2 Connect the S VIDEO cable from your VCR or video camera to the S VIDEO jack on th
85. rper Image Sherwood Accurian 31056 31485 31115 31644 31530 Altec Lansing Apple Cambridge Soundworks 30872 31522 31491 31789 31917 31491 31464 31644 31785 31605 31789 31828 32019 31844 31917 31522 31517 32454 31809 31810 Creative D Link Motorola NaviPod Netgear Onkyo Slim Devices Vizio Yamaha 20037 20240 20000 20278 20046 Admiral 20060 20048 20039 20047 20104 20209 20020 20062 20479 20037 20240 20000 Aiwa 20037 20000 20124 20307 Version 7 17 2009 Adventura Akai 20041 20061 20106 20175 20209 20072 20278 20035 20081 20035 20240 Audiovox 20037 20278 20038 Bell amp Howell 20035 20048 20039 20000 20104 20046 20479 Broksonic 20184 20121 20209 20002 20208 20479 21479 Capehart 20002 20020 20062 20035 20081 20072 20278 Citizen 20035 20037 20240 20000 20209 20278 20479 21278 Colortyme 20060 20035 20045 20278 Craig 20037 20047 20240 20072 61 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Oooo n 20000 20149 Curtis Mathes 20060 20035 20162 20240 20000 20041 20278 20432 20760 21035 eybemex mo CyberPower 21972 Daewoo 20037 20045 20278 20020 20046 20561 21278 Daytron 20037 20278 20020 Dynatech 20240 20000 20060 20037 20240 20000 20043 20209 20061 Electrophonic 20037 20037 20184 20240 20000 20121 20043 20209
86. s for 2 35 1 film resolutions For 480i p 4 3 only Stretch Mode When watching a widescreen program 1 78 1 source with black bars on the sides the display image will stretch to fill the TV screen People will appear wider than they really are If you are watching a widescreen 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 source program or movie there will still be black bars at the top and bottom This mode is available only when watching a widescreen program Panoramic Mode When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode the 4 3 Aspect Ratio 1 33 1 source display image is stretched horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen The center of the image is not stretched v sa www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 7 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 000 047 050 067 329 331 and 339 to work your HDTV To use a cable or satellite remote to work the HDTV refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the remote lf your cable or satellite remote uses a 5 digit code like most Direct TV units first try 11758 and then if that does not work 10178 If your cable or satellite remote uses a 4 digit code try 1758 and then 0178 as an alternative If your cable or satellite remote uses a 3 digit code Echostar or Dish Network for example use code 627 Note Some buttons may not fu
87. se from Random Dissolve Wipe Right Wipe Left Wipe Up Wipe Down iis Box In or Box Out to set the transition type when changing from one picture to another during a slideshow Thumbnail Size Set the size of the preview pictures thumbnails in the menu Choose from mn Small Medium or Large Select Info When set to on information about the picture briefly appears on the TV Music Settings When listening to music you can adjust various settings including selecting an audio mode choosing repeat options etc 1 Insert a USB device and select the Music Folder diues 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control The Music menu will be displayed baila 3 Press A or V on the remote control to highlight Music menu option and then press lt or gt to adjust the setting Audio Mode 4 Press the MENU button once to close the menu Info Sort By You can choose to sort the songs by File Title Genre Artist or Album Play Mode Choose from Shuffle Single and Seguence to set the play seguence mode Single will play a single song once and stop playing at the end of that song Seguence will play the songs in the order they are listed on your USB device until you stop it and Shuffle will play the songs in random order until you stop it Repeat When set to On the music will continue playing until you stop it Audio Mode Choose from Flat Rock Pop Classic and Jazz to adjust the overall quality of the audio being p
88. ta rto nado otn cope 49 BRE ER ETRE 51 Rating ENADIE i 49 US Movie Rating 50 US TV Rating 50 Picture Menu eese 41 Adaptive LUMA wana 42 Advanced VIdEeo ii 42 size de SEMI a 41 BIGRINESS zizzania jussa iniezioni 41 Colf 41 Color Enhancement meni 42 Color Temperature 42 GOS IA 41 Noise Reduction 42 Picture Mode ii 41 Reset Picture Mode 42 Sharpness liana 41 Smooth Motion i 42 Eg EE EE 41 PP 46 acus Ve 15 Batteries 17 ga OGM AMUN P 53 Programming Cable BOXx 54 Programming DVD Player 53 Programming Home Theater System 53 Programming Satellite BOYK 54 IA 17 Reset All Settings 51 DE gt EEE 18 Connecting your PC arnrnnnnnrrerrnnrrenrnnrrnvnnsrennnnnr 27 Safety INStructions mumewe 2 Safety Strap ikawa ii miaka kwwisa awaka wakwa 11 Satellite Box Connecting i 19 Screen Size explanation 52 Search for channels 45 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Select Language MTS SeN ia Language setup Parental Controls
89. then you can customize the way Closed Caption is displayed The options available are Select Back Font Size letter size Font Color letter color Font Opacity letter transparency Background Color color of the background where Closed Hud Caption is displayed e Background Opacity sets the transparency of the Font Color background e Window Color color of the area where characters are Font Opacity displayed e Window Opacity transparency of the area where characters Background Color are displayed Select Back v be www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual H V Position To select the options in the H V Position sub menu press the MENU button or the gt button A new menu will be displayed showing the following H V Position settings H Position H Position Adjust the horizontal position of the picture V position V Position Adjust the vertical position of the picture H SIZE Adjust the horizontal size of the picture V SIZE Adjust the vertical size of the picture Auto Phase for Component input only The TV will automatically look for the phase of the signal to fine tune the picture Note The H V Position function is only available in HDMI Component or RGB modes Parental If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing you can do this by turning on the Parental Control Selected programs movies and channels can then be made available only after an authorized passwo
90. ton at a time e Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode Remote control does not e Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on your TV work e Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor e Replace dead batteries with new ones e Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode There appear to be image e If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make quality issues sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual the room or close to a window For best image quality view HD wide screen programs where possible If HD content is not available view Standard Definition from a digital source Standard analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV has video that is many times better than old TV so you will see interference and deficiencies you did not know you had You cannot see a picture Make sure the power button is ON VIZIO logo glows white Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source Press the TV button on the top of the remote to return to the TV mode Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV If your HDTV is connected to a computer press a
91. tor 4 MEDIA PORT Insert a FAT FAT32 formatted USB drive to view pictures listen to music or watch movies i www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV your Vizio remote control is programmable and supports up to three different devices a DVD player a Home Theater System or Audio Amplifier and a Cable or Set Top Box See Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control at the back of this manual for step by step instructions on how to program the remote SET This button starts all programming of the Remote Control Remote LED Blinks when the remote operates POWER Q Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode Press it again to return to the Standby mode DVD This button selects a DVD player that has been programmed to work with this remote AUDIO This button selects a Home Theater System or Audio Amplifier that has been programmed to work with this remote CABLE This button selects a cable or satellite set top box that has been programmed to work with this remote TV Press this button to return TV mode If the remote is not working press this button to return the functions back to TV NUMBER BUTTON PAD Use these buttons to select a channel or enter a password INPUT Repeatedly pressing this button will step you through the input sources in the following sequence TV AV1 AV2 Component1 Component2 RGB HDMI
92. ttached to the DTV TV Input Antenna Status Scanning Auto Search Auto Search Automatically search for TV channels that are available in your area The TV will search for analog and digital channels Analog Channels 0 Partial Channel Search Digital Channels 0 ln des MS Partial Channel Search If you believe channels are missed from the auto search you can do a partial channel search to look for channel in a certain channel range again Select to scan for Analog Digital or both Analog Digital channels then press the V button to highlight the From and To selection Press the gt button to select the range of channel numbers you want to start searching in Press OK to start channel search MTS Select Back Cancel Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available channels in memory you will find that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably or they may be channels you do not want to see when using the CHA or CHY buttons You will still be able to select this channel using the number buttons on the remote control Scroll through the channels listed using A or V or scroll a page at a time by pressing lt or gt Press the OK button to select the channel to be skipped MTS This feature allows you to select the different languages the broadcaster is transmitting the audio with the program you are watching This signal is usually Spanish Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your
93. uVolume are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc THE TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS IMAGES USED ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY BRAVO VIZIO AND THE V LOGO AND WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE AND OTHER VIZIO TRADEMARKS ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF VIZIO INC PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION 2008 VIZIO INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Version 7 17 2009 1 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits and misuse may result in electric shock or fire To prevent your HDTV from being damaged the following rules should be observed for the installation use and maintenance of your HDTV Read the following safety instructions before operating your HDTV Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference e To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage switch off the power before connecting other components to your HDTV e Unplug the power cord before cleaning your HDTV A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning your HDTV Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning your HDTV Do not use abrasive cleaners e Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insure compatibility e When moving your HDTV from an area of low temperature to an a
94. udio Out adjusted 2 Use A or V to adjust to adjust the selected frequency to your preference Values above 0 will boost the frequency and values below cs ce cm 0 will attenuate the frequency ael eni ia Note The Equalizer adjustment will only be available when SRS TSHD is set to Off Balance Adjust the sound to the left or the right SRS TSHD This option sets the SRS True Surround HD surround sound process Choose from On or Off Note When SRS TSHD is ON Equalizer adjustments are not available SRS TruVolume When the programming switches to a commercial or when changing from channel to channel volume fluctuations occur When turned ON SRS TruVolume provides the listener with a comfortable and consistent volume level Turn this option Off when listening to music Digital Audio Out This option allows selection of the type of processing for the SPDIF Optical connector when used with a Receiver Amplifier Home Theater system Select to choose from OFF Dolby Digital or PCM Version 7 17 2009 43 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to the audio through your Home Theater System Analog Audio Out This option sets the volume control properties when using the RCA white and red connectors as audio line out to connect a Receiver Amplifier Home Theater system Choose from Fixed or Variable When set to
95. ur pre programmed DVD Player or Cable Satellite Box DVR AUDIO FF Press this button to switch the audio from the main screen to the sub screen while in PIP or POP mode This button also fast forwards playback when using the remote to control your pre programmed DVD Player or Cable Satellite Box DVR SWAP NEXT While in PIP POP mode pressing SWAP will switch the displays from the main screen to the sub screen or vice versa This button also skips to the next chapter when using the remote to control your pre programmed DVD Player or Cable Satellite Box DVR v z www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control Make sure that you match the and symbols on the batteries with the and symbols inside the battery compartment Re attach the battery cover Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries e Only use the specified AA batteries e Do not mix new and old batteries This may result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury e Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury e Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations e Keep the batteries away from children and pets Remote Control Range Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands Do
96. ustomer is completed within approximately 3 to 5 business days pending availability of these factors If it is determined the product can not be repaired on site the customer will be required to ship the unit to VIZIO s service center per the below warranty replacement procedure VIZIO is not responsible for the de installation or re installation of the product However some standard installation may be performed during the on site repair at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Please read VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions Warranty Replacement Procedure Warranty Replacement generally is performed on displays which are determined to be economically unrepairable If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that a repair is not economically possible based on certain manufacturing defects in materials and or workmanship and or at VIZIO s option and sole discretion the customer will be provided with a return authorization number and replacement instructions Proof of purchase is required to confirm the product is within the one year limited warranty period and meets the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty For displays forty two inches 42 and larger VIZIO will generally cover the transportation charges to perform an on site swap of the original unit with the replacement unit
97. verload power strips and extension cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock e he wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible e Only power of the marked voltage can be used for your HDTV Any other voltage than the specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock e Do not touch the power cord during lightning To avoid electric shock avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms e Unplug your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time This will protect your HDTV from damage due to power surges e Do not attempt to repair or service your HDTV yourself Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages electric shock and other hazards If repair is required contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel e Keep your HDTV away from moisture Do not expose your HDTV to rain or moisture If water penetrates into your HDTV unplug the power cord and contact your dealer Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock e Do not use your HDTV if any abnormality occurs If any smoke or odor becomes apparent unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately Do not try to repair your HDTV yourself e Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances If your HDTV is dropped and the housing is damaged the internal components may function abnormally Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your de
98. wall you should use a lag bolt again using a washer under the nut 2 Attach the other end of the Safety Strap to one of the upper wall mounting holes on the back of the HDTV using a washer under the screw head Version 7 17 2009 11 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER VIZIO LIGHT The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal TECH LOGO Lights up in sequence highlighting the technology features of the TV Side Panel Controls POWER v Switch the HDTV on by pressing the button once Press the button again to turn the HDTV off MENU This button activates the On Screen Display OSD If a sub menu is active pressing this button will proceed to the next level INPUT ENTER e Repeated pressing of this button steps through the input sources in the following sequence TV AV1 AV2 Component1 Component2 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 and HDMI SIDE Once you have stepped through the entire sequence you will return to the beginning e If a sub menu is active pressing this button will return to the previous menu level Additionally when the OSD is active this button confirms the menu function to be adjusted CH A V Use these buttons to step up or down the TV channels While t

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