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1. 78 PC Input Audio Adjustment ooocccnccccncnnnccccnccnnnccnccnncnnnnncnnnn nennen nnne nnne nennen nnns enar nnns inar inen sinis asa n rins n ann resina nnns 78 o ERE m m 78 Understanding Viewing Modes seessesssseesseeeeeeen nennen nnne nnne nn nn nnai nn nn inna rines ska annis ssnsa sani sisse n rris nnn nes 79 Mo t ee 79 Chapter 5 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 80 co D T m o aetaeceseniee ce 80 Programming for Cable or Satellite Set Top BOX cccccccoccnnnccnnncconononncnnnnnonnononccnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnononnnonanenoss 80 Programming Tor DVD uii pr 81 Programming for Audio Amp Receiver lssssssssssssseseeeeeeeee nennen nennen nnns nna nnns nna ann s inni aane ssa nnn nnns 81 Searching for Component Codes cccccsseeeeeceeceeceeeseeeeceeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeceeeeesseeeseeeeeessesesssaaeeeeeeeeesaas 82 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ooonccccnccccconcccnnncconononncnnnnncononnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnananennnnins 82 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 1111 eeee eee iieeeeeeee nn eese nennen nnn anna a na nsn anna anas assa nnn nna 83 Malte nac toco iia 83 Troubleshooting Guide occcccccc
2. or P button to choose the input source for the sub screen Main The input sources available will vary according to which input is used for the main screen Refer to the table below to match AV the inputs to your connected devices AV2 OR COMPONENT COMPONENT2 E Press the C P INPUT on the remote repeatedly to RGB Q cycle though available PIP Inputs HDMI i HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 HDMI5 See below for detailed information regarding the PIP sources HpMH Home Homig DM 4 ec SUB Component Component DTV TV 2 HDMI5 AV2 4 gt ES U j lt X Soli eal esses re a ess XS Messe le aes SA A nisse es SS ose Esse s AM1 l S RS A as AV2 o A comen AA CO IIA ETE O IE O E m ww O E HH RGB v v v v Sese ssec SSH RSS OS SS s xe prs SING Sec ES SESS esos AO SS A ES ES Se ea SS USO SA E eds AS AE a Nig A x Y Indicates which inputs are available for PIP and POP modes Version 1 12 2009 59 p www VIZIO com v VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual PIP Position When PIP is selected Press the W button to highlight the PIP Position PIP Mode option Press the lt or P button to choose the position of the PIP screen within the PIP Source main screen PIP Size When PIP is selected Press the W button to highlight the PIP Size option Press the lt or P button to choose Small Medium or Large OR Press the B P SIZE button on the remote to select PIP Size
3. Small Medium or Large Audio Source Select the PIP locatiom PIP Audio Source When PIP or POP is selected Press the W button to highlight the PIP Audio Source option Select Press the lt or button to choose the audio source associated with the main screen or the sub screen OR Press the AUDIO FF button to switch the audio from the main screen to the sub screen Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely PIP Swap AS When PIP or POP is selected the main picture program can be exchanged swapped with the program in the PIP sub picture To swap the main picture program with the PIP sub picture o program press SWAP NEXT on the remote control Press SWAP again to return the program to the main picture PIP Channel The PIP channel is independent of the main TV channel To change the PIP channel press the P CH button on the remote control Alternatively you can change the PIP channel by pressing the CH or CH button 60 www VIZIO com Sleep Timer This option sets the elapsed time before the TV will power off automatically Language Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Press the W button to highlight the Setup option PIP Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub menu Press the W button to highlight the Sleep Timer option Press the button to set the timer to turn off the TV in 30 60 90 or 120 minutes or set to Off
4. Version 1 12 2009 11 www VIZIO com Y VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 11 COMPONENT 1 YPb CbPr Cr with Audio L R Connect the primary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here From left to right use Green for Y Blue for Pb or Cb and Red for Pr or Cr inputs white for left audio and red for right audio 12 AUDIO OUT ANALOG L R Connect the audio from the LCD HDTV to an external device such as a home theatre system external amplifier or stereo Speakers can not be connected directly to here OPTICAL When the DTV input is selected for viewing the audio associated with the programming will be available on the SPDIF Optical connector for connection to your home theatre system Rignt Side Panel Connection 4 2 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 COMPONENT 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 From top to bottom use red for Pr or Cr blue for Pb or Cb and green for Y Then connect R red for right audio and L white left audio inputs Note The red and white audio connectors are sha
5. digital channel directly use this button for the separation of main and sub channels For example channel 28 2 would be selected by the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2 This is a programmable remote supporting up to 4 devices see TV VCR CABLE DVD buttons at the top of the remote If the remote is not working with your VIZIO TV press the TV button on the remote to set the functions back to TV Version 1 12 2009 13 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual MENU MENU Use this button for the On Screen Display OSD 4 menus INFO This button turns the image and system information display on or off Use the Wheel to navigate the On Screen Display OSD after it has been activated by pressing the MENU button Use the OK button to select your chosen option in the On Screen Display OSD menus GUIDE This button displays program information banner Please see page 40 for details Note this button is only functional for DTV EXIT This button exits the On Screen Display OSD menus VOL or These buttons turn the volume up or down LAST This button recalls the previously viewed channel gtis 4 MUTE This button turns the sound on and off CH or These buttons change the channels up or down 14 www VIZIO com A A PIP When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Cable A Box has been entered this button will operate the Cable Box the same as this b
6. is blocked all age levels below will be blocked Version 1 12 2009 69 www VIZIO com mm Allowed Rating Blocked Rating Set Rating Levels to block or unblock for US Movie broadcasts menu Select m Allowed Rating Blocked Rating Set Rating Levels to block or unblock for Canadian English TV broadcasts o 0E tm Set Select VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual French canadian Rating Note Rating Enable must be set to On in order to use this option This option allows blocking of selected French Canadian English TV Cable channels based on age Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Press the W button to highlight the Setup option Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub menu 8 ans 13 ans 16 ans 18 ans Press the W button to highlight the Parental option Press the button to enter password Er ANowed Rating Press the W button to highlight the Canadian French Rating option Blocked Rating Press the P button to go to the Rating Level sub menu The TV Rating levels can be set for program blocking according to age AAA G General audience French Canadian TV broadcasts 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 Press the or Y button to navigate through the rating options Press the Press OK button to block locked or allow
7. unlocked When a higher level age is blocked all age levels below will be blocked Canadian French Rating Check for DTV Rating This option is designed to update the TV or Movie table for different ratings of programs being viewed in your local or regional area It is called 4 a Regional Rating Table It will allow the parental guidance control feature Block Unrated TV in your TV to have the most current parental control database for a Digital TV This option may be available in the future for activation This option works as follows Whenever you use the Parental Control feature and this Access Code Edit option has been activated in your area the Check for New DTV Rating will be a solid color indicating that an update is available for any rating tables To check for updates to the Regional Rating Table Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Press the y button to highlight the Setup option Set Rating Levels to block or unblock for French Canadian TV broadcasts Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub menu Mm 4 rs MENU Press the W button to highlight Parental Press the button to enter the FINT STA Parental control sub menu After entering the password Press the W button to highlight DTV Rating Observe the status of the DTV Rating If option is faded out no update is available the option is not activated in your area If it is not faded out press the P button to execute this operation Pl
8. Cable channels Press the W button to highlight the Channel Block option Rating Enable Press the button to go to the Channel Block sub menu Press the Y or A button to highlight the channel you wish to block US TV Rating Press OK to add a checkmark to block the highlighted channel Press OK to delete a checkmark to unblock the highlighted channel oe erly Press the P button to skip ahead one page Canadian English Rating Press the button to skip back one page Select channels to block Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely ca co um Enter Select Back Note When a channel is selected using either CH or CH or by direct number input and that channel is blocked the information banner will display Channel Locked It will be necessary to perform the above steps and unblock the channel in order to be viewed Press CH or CH or input another channel number to skip over the blocked channel Version 1 12 2009 67 Y www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual US TU Rating Note Rating Enable must be set to On in order to use this option This option allows blocking of selected TV or Cable channels based on Rating Enable ratings established for US broadcasts Channel Block Press the W button to highlight the US TV Rating option Press the B button to go to the US TV Rating sub menu US Movie Rat
9. Equipment Which Video Connection Should Use Your HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital signals Rear Panel Color Connection Quality Connector type Codes Best digital Best digital Better analog Yellow and Side of TV Description HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface It is the first and only industry supported uncompressed all digital audio video interface HDMI provides an interface between any audio video source such as a set top box DVD player or A V receiver and an audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV over a single cable DTV Coaxial RF When used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming this input takes advantage of the High Definition content TV Coaxial RF This is the connection for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable RGB PC VGA This video input has separate red green and blue color components The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal This is most commonly used for PC input Component 1 2 The video signal is separated into three signals one containing the black and white information and the other two containing the color information This enhancement over S Video takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats S Video AV1 The video signa
10. HDMI mode press any key on your keyboard to wake your computer You may be getting interference from electrical appliances cars motorcycles or fluorescent lights If you have not mounted it on the wall try moving your TV to another location to see if this is the cause of the problem Make sure that the input source cable is attached securely and correctly to the back of your TV Make sure that the video input source is within the range of your TV Compare the video input source s specifications with your TV specifications If you are using RGB mode make sure that H Size and V Position in the On Screen Display OSD are set correctly If you are using TV AV1 AV2 or Component with 480i input use the WIDE button on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes Make sure that the volume is not turned down Make sure that the sound is not muted Make sure that your audio input source cables are connected securely and 84 www VIZIO com A The TV has pixels that are always dark or colored You see noise or trash on the screen You switch to a different input and the volume changes Tips for Users High Definition Tips for Letteroox Content Users Your LCD HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology however sometimes some pixels of your LCD HDTV may not display Pixel defects within industry specifications are inherent to this type of product and
11. If the TV fails to operate or the performance changes dramatically check the display in accordance with the following instructions Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the problem If the display still fails to perform as expected contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1 877 MYVIZIO 1 877 698 4946 or e mail us at techsupport vizio com 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 like a radio to the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying power No sound Press the Volume Up key on the remote control Check to see if the MUTE symbol is displayed in the lower corner of the screen Press MUTE on the remote so that MUTE disappears from the screen Check your audio settings If TV input is selected audio may be set to SAP or speakers are set to off If external devices are selected input check the audio connections If the screen is black Make sure the power button is ON VIZIO Logo glows white Press the INPUT button on the TV or the Remote Version 1 12 2009 83 m www VIZIO com Y VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual o Check the input connections Power is ON but no screen image Wrong or abnormal colors appear Control buttons do not work Remote Control does not work There appears to be image quality issues You cannot see a picture You
12. LAST Pressing this button repeatedly toggles the through the picture presets This button also applies reverse play when using the remote to control your Cable Satellite Box DVR VCR or DVD Player abb AUDIO FF Press this button to switch the audio from the main screen to the sub screen O while in PIP or POP mode This button also applies fast play when using the remote to control your Cable Satellite Box DVR VCR or DVD Player sub screen This button also skips to the next chapter when using the remote to control your Cable Satellite Box DVR or DVD Player or FF when using the remote to control your VCR e SWAP NEXT While in PIP POP mode used to swap the inputs from the main screen and the 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 Only use the specified AA batteries 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 Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations Keep the batteries away from children and pets 16 www VIZIO com
13. 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 widescreen and then modified to fit a traditional TV screen 4 3 Wide Mode 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 Zoom Mode When watching a widescreen 1 78 1 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 source program or movie the display image is zoomed proportionally to fill the width of the screen The top and bottom are cut off to remove most of the source material s black bars This mode is good for programs or movies with sub titles 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
14. P Positive In DOS Mode only Primary Mode Resolution 1920x1080 through RGB 1s Pim VGA Input If your PC supports VESA Reduce Blanking timing via the VGA card drive program usually offered by the VGA Card Manufacturer your TV set is equipped to have the 1920X1080 resolution display through this connection using the following timing 136 5MHz The following parameters are often the values required by the software or programs to set up the display ERN 0m Smwum o Back Paren Toa m ons Frequency erem om 32 www VIZIO com Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1 Connecting the Power Cable Initial Setup VELIM Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV and Allow the VIZIO Setup Wizard to then plug the power cord into an AC wall Lt lath P Les socket 2 Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV see pages 18 29 for detailed steps 3 Turning Power On Once the components are connected press the Power ON button on the side of the HDTV or press the Power button on the remote control 4 Initial Setup After powering on the TV the Initial Setup cmm n a a eee screen will come up Please press the OK Initial Setup Language button on the remote control 7 Please select your language The Language choice screen will be Espa ol displayed The default English option is Francais highlighted If you wish to ch
15. P button to select Flat if it is not already selected The Equalizer OSD will be displayed with levels for different frequencies Press the or P button to select the frequency to be adjusted The options are 120 Hz 500Hz 1 5 kHz 5kHz and 10kHz Press the W or A button to adjust the selected frequency to your preference Values above O will boost the frequency and values below O will attenuate the frequency Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Note The equalizer option is not available in the SRS TSHD surround mode or if the preset is not set to Flat 48 www VIZIO com Picture Menu to adjust overall quality of the Audio a JA ols Enter Select 0 0 Z 500HZ 1 5KHZ 5KHZ 10KHZ Select Frequencies to Equalize Select Back Balamce This option allows for compensation of one channel Left or Right Audio being higher or lower than the other in order to bring stereo effect back into balance Equalizer Press the W button to highlight the Balance selection Use the lt or P button to adjust the left right speaker balance SRS TSHD SRS TruVolume Digital Audio Out Adjust the Left Right Speaker Balance Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD cS cm completely Select Back SRS TSHD SRS TruSurround HD This option sets the SRS True Surround HD surround
16. Remote Control Ramge Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet 10 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 Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control 1 Use the VIZIO soft cloth included for cleaning 2 If the housing or remote control 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 1 12 2009 17 2m www VIZIO com Y VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting
17. Screen Display OSD Audio Mode Press the OK button to enter the Picture Mode submenu Setup Menu to adjust overall quality of the picture OK MEMO EE m Enter Select Exit p Auto Ad Just This option matches the PC signal timing to the display by aligning the picture elements pixels with the physical display cells so the display exhibits maximum readability Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Press the W button to highlight the Picture option Press the OK button to enter the picture sub menu Contrast Press the W button to highlight the Auto Adjust option Backlight Brightness Press the P button to adjust to the PC signal timing automatically sores Shell st Automatically Adjust the Picture to Fit the Screen ox Mos menu Enter Select Back Backlight Press the W button to highlight the Backlight selection Use the lt or P button to adjust the level The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness black level or Contrast Auto Adjust white level of the picture it adjusts the lamp current and this affects the Brightness overall brilliance of the picture Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD Cont completely Color Temperature Adjust the intensity of the Backlight Lamps OG am Select Back Version 1 12 2009 75 Y www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Brightness Press the W button to highlight the Brightness s
18. appearance In most cases the default middle position is correct If people s faces look too orange try reducing the level of color first as the case of this is often too much color Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Brightness Contrast Color Adjust the Tint of the picture ols MENL Select Back Version 1 12 2009 43 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Sharpness Press the W button to highlight the Sharpness selection Use the or P button to adjust the level The Sharpness adjustment adjusts the sharpness of the edges of elements Advanced Video in the picture It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist This adjustment is helpful when viewing SD Standard Definition sources as it Reset Picture Mode provides only contour peaking and should be at a low setting with HD sources Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Adjust the clanty and quality of the picture Select Back Advanced Video Features Press the W button to highlight the option for Advanced Video Press the button or the OK button to select The submenu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture Noise Reduction Press the W button to highlight Noise Reduction Use this feature to diminish picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of image motion content that may be prese
19. connector on your DVD player to the corresponding PbCb blue color connector in the Component 1 group green color area row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV at the rear of the LCD HDTV Connect the PrCr red color connector on your DVD player to the corresponding PrCr red color connector in the Component 1 group green color area row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV at the rear of the LCD HDTV Using an audio cable white and red connectors connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input green color area at the rear of the LCD HDTV Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the COMP button on the Remote Control If you are already using the Component 1 input for another component or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for the DVD player you can connect the DVD player to the Component 2 connections on the side of the TV Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product 26 www VIZIO com Using S Video AU Connecting your DVD Player Good 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the S Video jack on the rea
20. input the On Screen Display will function as follows When a channel is selected an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds 20 1 KBWB HD When you press the INFO or GUIDE button on the remote the information header and a short summary of the program content when available from the broadcaster is displayed Charmed 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 2 2 omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast language program title program start and end time program rating and if CC is available Press the INFO or GUIDE button one more time and this display will disappear 40 www VIZIO com Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment Using the On Screen Display OSD The On Screen Display OSD allows you to navigate to and adjust all settings The TV will save changes made to the settings even after the TV is turned off The OSD consists of several menu options Picture Adjust Audio Adjust TV Tuner Setup and Global Setup The main menu options vary depending on the selected input source Note Some of the main menu options may have add
21. menu In the New dialog box key in a four 4 digit number on the remote keypad Press the W button to move to the Confirm dialog box Key in the same number you entered in the New dialog box Note Please write down and store the new password in a secure place The Reset All Settings option see page 72 does NOT reset the password Y 66 www VIZIO com Rating Emable This option turns Rating Enable On or Off It is the master control that applies the settings made within the content blocking menus that follow Channel Block Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Press the W button to highlight the Setup option US TV Rating Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub menu US Movie Rating Press the W button to highlight the Rating Enable option Canadian English Rating Press the lt or P button to enable or disable blocking Press the W button to highlight the Parental option Enable Content Control Press the button to enter password lt gt gt meno Select Back Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Note When Rating Enable is set to On PIP functions will be disabled This is because PIP sources can contain blocked material and cannot be enabled with the password If PIP functions are desired please set Rating Enable to Off Channel Block This option allows blocking of selected TV or
22. 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 1 12 2009 1 www VIZIO com Y VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 1 1 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 area of high tem
23. 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 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT ae section 0110 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS pere sectiow 10 21 GROUND CLAMPS inr es ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM mec ART 250 PART Hj 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 Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits or where it could fall into such power lines or circuits Remember the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to earth in the building installation FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners After February 17 2009 a television receiver with only an analog broadcast tuner will require a converter box to receive full power over the air broadcasts with an antenna because of the Nation s transition to digital broadcasting Analog only TVs should continue to work as before to receive low power Clas
24. see a distorted picture or hear unusual sound The picture has abnormal patterns The display image does not cover the entire screen You can see a picture but you cannot hear sound Make sure any cable attached to the TV is connected to the correct output from a Set Top Box DVD etc Adjust brightness contrast or backlight Check Input settings Check Color and tint settings in Picture Menu Reset Picture settings Component Input If any colors red or blue are missing check the video cables to make sure they are securely connected PC Input If any colors red green or blue are missing check the video cable to make sure it is securely connected Press only one button at a time Make sure batteries are inserted correctly Batteries could be weak Make sure you have selected TV on the remote 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 s and so you can see interference and deficiencies you did not know you had Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet Make sure that the power button is turned on Make sure that the selected input source is connected to a working input source If your TV is connected to your computer in RGB or
25. the TV c If the selected input is RF DTV input please verify the TV is tuned to either channel 3 or 4 matching the channel which has been selected on the back of the VCR Cable Box or Satellite Receiver please refer to the device User Manual for details This type of configuration is most common with older SD 480i receivers Note When connected via any type of input OTHER than RF the TV will display the station or program selected by the Cable Box VCR External Set Top Box or Satellite Receiver Channels cannot be selected with CH CH buttons or direct channel input from the TV remote This is controlled by the equipment sending the signal unless the remote has been programmed to control that device see page 81 If the service being used is the one which setup includes a box with two different outputs for two different distant rooms then scanning channels would help you to find the signal Be aware that the channel to be selected varies from provider to provider meaning that you may have to call your provider company so they could provide you the specific channel when using high definition made TV sets Some examples of these channels are 105 106 115 and 116 Y 36 www VIZIO com 6 Fine Tuning your TV set for Home Use After completing Procedure 4 or Procedure 5 please follow the steps below to optimize your TV display a Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD display The Picture option will be highlighted Press t
26. then press the OK button to continue Note You can change the Picture Mode later as desired using the Picture Menu EG Select At this point If a Set Top Box from your Cable or Satellite Service Company or equipment other than a direct connection of an Antenna or Cable to the DTV input is used please press the EXIT key on the remote control and skip to Step 5 Otherwise continue to the next step The Tuner screen will be displayed The default choice is Antenna If you are using Cable No Box cable connected directly to Please select your input source the DTV input see P22 press the W button on the remote control to highlight CABLE Initial Setup Tuner Cable Press the OK button on the remote to go to the next screen EBE Select a The Channel Scan screen will be Initial Setup Channel Scan displayed default choice is Scan Press the OK button on the Please connect your cable or remote control to commence the antenna to the DTV TV input Skip Scan search for available channels to be stored into memory If you do not want to scan for channels at this time press the Y button on the remote to highlight Skip Scan and then press the OK button ER Back Ee Select Note lf you select Skip Scan you can scan channels at a later time by selecting TV input then go to the Menu and select the Auto Search option in the TV menu O www VIZIO com O coo _ Initia
27. to service excellence For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone Email techsupport 2vizio com Tel 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 Version 1 12 2009 VIZIO Address 39 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 USA Telephone 949 428 2525 Fax 949 585 9514 Web www vizio com 85 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A 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 interference to radio or television reception which can
28. 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 Version 1 12 2009 79 www VIZIO com Y VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Chapter s Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control You can program the remote control to work with up to four different pieces of equipment including your VIZIO HDTV Listed below are the steps for programming your VCR Cable Box and DVD Player Programming for VER Manually turn on the VCR 2 Press the DVD button on the remote control NOTE If you do not intend to program the remote for a DVD player use the DVD device button If you plan to also program the remote for a DVD player the AUDIO device button may be used as a substitute 3 Press and hold the SET button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice 4 Find the programming code for your VCR in the code list in the back of this book 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 for the component and manufacturer 5 Point the remote control at the VCR and press the POWER button The VCR will turn off Note e f your VCR does not respond try all the codes fo
29. will be applied as it is received from Og meno the broadcaster with the program and cannot be altered by the viewer Select When Custom is selected you may customize the way Closed Captioning will be displayed Font Size size of lettering Press the W button to highlight the Font Size option Press the gt button to select from the available sizes Font Color letter color Press the W button to highlight the Font Color option Press the gt button to select from the available colors Font Opacity letter transparency with more transparency picture shows through the letters with less transparency lettering blocks the picture Press the W button to highlight the Font Opacity option Press the button to set the font Opacity Background Color color of the background area where Closed Caption is displayed Press the W button to highlight the Background Color option Press the gt button to select from the available colors Background Opacity With less opacity the picture shows through the background with more opacity the background blocks the picture Press the W button to highlight the Background Opacity option Press the lt or P button to set the background opacity Window Color selects the color for the area where characters will be displayed Press the W button to highlight the Window Color option Press the gt button to select from the available colors Window Opacity with less opacity th
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31. 0178 as an alternative lf your cable or satellite remote uses a 3 digit code Echostar or Dish Network for example use code 627 Note Some buttons may not function as expected on your cable or satellite remote Typically power volume and mute will work 82 www VIZIO com Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Important 1 Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV 2 Do not use volatile solvent such as toluene rosin and alcohol to clean the TV Such chemicals may damage the housing screen and remote control and cause paint to peel Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control 3 Use a soft cloth for cleaning 4 If the housing or remote control 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 Cleaning the Screen 1 Use a soft cloth to gently clean the screen 2 The screen glass is very fragile Do not scrape it with any sharp object Do not press or tap the screen to avoid cracking If the screen is heavily 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 Troubleshooting Guide
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34. F550XVT1A can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing If you choose to mount the TV on the wall please follow the instructions below for removing the stand To remove the stand 1 Unplug all cables from the HDTV 2 Place your HDTV face down on a soft and flat surface blanket foam cloth etc to prevent any damage to the TV 3 Remove the total of eight 8 screws holding the stand to the TV 4 Carefully remove the stand pulling the base towards you The TV can fit securely to a mount sold separately by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the TV Please make sure to read the instructions of your specific mount to properly hang your TV The pitch of the mounting holes is 400mm horizontally and 200mm vertically The screw type required is metric M8 1 25mm pitch The length of the screws will depend on the thickness plate being attached to the TV To find the perfect mount for your HDTV browse VIZIO s certified mount selection at www VIZIO com or call directly 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 Version 1 12 2009 7 www VIZIO com Y VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Table of Contents 1 1 Important Satety INSUUCH ONS Rm 2 Ghapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections anciana Na 10 Front Te e vetsioonnspdenbosewedeueenbeaconctaiecssies 10 ss nn o O ES EE PE 10 Rear Panel Connections steel noia citas 11 PGI SIGS Panel COMMS CUO RTT OO t 12
35. GHT flashes twice Find the programming code for your DVD player in the code list in the back of this book 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 for the component and manufacturer 5 Point the remote control at the DVD Player and press the POWER button The DVD Player will turn off A U N Note e f your DVD player does not respond try all the codes for your brand 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 for Audio Amp Receiver Manually turn on the Receiver Press the AUDIO button on the remote control Press and hold the SET button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice Find the programming code for your Receiver in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using the Number Buttons If the code is accepted the LED flashes twice after the last digit is entered 5 f the LED does not flash twice repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer 6 Point the remote control at the Receiver and press the POWER button The Receiver will turn off js D9 quos e f your Receiver does not respond try all the codes for your Receiver brand If th
36. HDTV Using an audio cable white and red connectors connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on your HDTV Set Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input green color area at the rear of the LCD HDTV Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the COMP button on the Remote Control If you are already using the Component 1 input for another component or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for the Set Top Box you can connect the Set Top Box to the Component 2 connections on the side of the TV 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 1 12 2009 24 y www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Connecting Coaxial RF Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV 2 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control e Not all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition HD Refer to the
37. IZIO com the repair process which includes the repair diagnosis dispatching the technician shipping the replacement part s and arranging the appointment with the customer is completed within approximately 3 to 5 business days pending availability of these factors If it is determined the product cannot 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
38. L Press the button to enter the skip channel sub menu Press the W or A button to highlight a channel Pres the OK button to place a checkmark skip or to remove the checkmark not skip Repeat the above step for additional channel s A skipped channel may still be selected using the number buttons on the remote control Tuner Mode Partial Channel Search Select channels to be skipped when using CH CH Enter Select Back Analog Analog Analog Press the P button to skip ahead one page fi Press the button to skip back one page Analog Analog Analog NANNNANONOW Analog Press the MENU key to return to the previous menu or the EXIT key to exit Select channels to be skipped when using the OSD completely CH CH TS cS tm Set Select Back 56 www VIZIO com MTS Multchannel Television Sound This option allows the selection of a Second Audio Program which may contain commentary or a different language such as Spanish Press the W button to highlight the MTS option Tuner Mode Auto Search Press either or P button to select from the options Partial Channel Search Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Skip Channel Select the audio Mono Stereo or Sap in Analog or language in Digital signal cS ct Select Back Time Zone This option sets the Time Zone for your region so the correct program times gt are shown w
39. O THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE VIZIO S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES Version 1 12 2009 89 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING 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 LASTS 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 all
40. Use the or P buttons to choose from Custom Standard Movie Game Vivid Football Golf Basketball and Baseball These global settings use different values for Backlight Brightness Sharpness Color Enhancement and Adaptive Luma to represent presets most appropriate to viewing those type of programs Press the OK button to enter the Picture Mode submenu Picture adjustments are available within the submenu as described below allowing you to set them to your personal preferences Backlight Press the W button to highlight the Backlight selection Use the lt or P button to adjust the level The Backlight level does not affect the Brightness black level or Contrast white level of the picture it adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall brilliance of the picture Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Note If the OSD shows Not Available when attempting to adjust Backlight level please scroll to Advanced Video then select DCR option then press the P button to select Off Backlight Adjustment will now be available Please refer to Page 45 for details Brightness Press the W button to highlight the Brightness selection Use the lt or P button to adjust the level The Brightness adjusts the black level 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 th
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42. VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual VIZIO Dear VIZIO Customer Congratulations on your new VIZIO VF550XVT1A High Definition LCD Television purchase Thank you for your support For maximum benefit of your set 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 For assistance please call 877 668 8462 or visit us at www vizio com To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO LCD 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 in your registration card and mail it in 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 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 Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Sf S 9 SIS ENERGY STAR TruSurround HD and TruVolume are trademarks
43. ange the OSD language to Espa ol or Francais Press the W button on the remote control to select the desired language 0 Select Press the OK button on the remote to go to Initial Setup Mode Setting the next screen The Mode Setting screen will be displayed Press the OK button to Please select Home mode when installing this TV in your home accept the Home Mode or press the W Retail Mode button to select the Retail Mode Note Retail Mode uses the Vivid picture setting This enhances the TV picture while on display under high ambient lighting The Home Mode uses the Custom picture setting which is the more appropriate choice for the average home environment ER Back A Select Note References to the OK button on the remote in the instructions refer to the button at the center of the Navigation wheel Version 1 12 2009 33 Y www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Initial Setup Mode Setting If Retail Mode is selected a second Mode Setting i 7 iei Are you sure you want to use Retail screen Will be displayed advising you of energy mode Enters savia Can bo saving potential achieved through home mode Use Retail Mode Press the OK button on the remote control to switch to Home Mode or press the Y button on the remote control to continue to use the Retail Mode and
44. 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 conditions PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION Version 1 12 2009 91 mm www VIZIO com V VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Index A Accessories 6 Adjustments Closed Caption 16 64 Selecting the Screen Size 15 39 90 Stepping through TV Channels 39 Volume 10 39 84 Advanced Video Features Black Level Extender 44 Color Temperature Color Temperature 45 77 CTI Color Transient Improvement 45 DNR Dynamic Noise Reduction 44 Flesh Tone 45 C Cleaning your VIZIO TV 83 Co axial RF Connecting for DTV 22 Connecting for TV 23 Component Connecting your Cable Box 21 Connecting your DVD Player 26 Connecting your Satellite Box 21 Composite AV Connecting your DVD Player 27 28 Connecting your VCR 29 Connecting your Video Camera 29 Controls Front Panel 10 Side Panel 10 D DTV Audio Adjustment 47 Parental Control 67 Picture Adjustment 42 Special Features 59 Tuner Setup 52 DTV Audio Agjust Equalizer 48 DTV Audio Adjust Balance 48 DTV Audio Adjust Digital Audio Out 49 DTV Audio Adjust Digital Audio Out 49 DTV Audio Adjust Speakers 49 DTV Audio Adjust Line Out 50 DTV Audio Adjust Lip Sync 50 DTV Audio Adjust Reset Audio Mode 50 DTV Picture Adjust Advanced Video 44 Ba
45. at any time to cancel the sleep timer Wide Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the Input Naming OSD completely Select the period of time before TV shuts W DE off automatically The Wide option determines how the display fills the screen sz Please refer to Understanding Viewing Modes on page 80 When in HDMI mode the options are Wide Zoom and Stretch When in PC RGB mode the options are Normal and Wide When in AV or Component mode the options are Normal Wide Zoom and Panoramic When in TV SD mode the options are Normal Wide Zoom and Panoramic When in DTV Digital mode the options are Wide Zoom and Stretch eleci Press the W button to highlight the WIDE option Press either or P button to select from the options available under the current input as described previously OR Press the WIDE RECORD button on the remote to cycle through the available options Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Version 1 12 2009 61 www VIZIO com Y VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Input Naming This feature allows you to apply custom labels the inputs matching the connected devices which will make it easier for you to recognize Examples are VCR DVD PS3 etc You may use up to 8 characters in any combination of letters or numbers Press Y button to highlight the Input Naming option Press P button to enter the sub menu listing
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47. 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 2 3 4 Notice 1 2 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Shielded interface cables and AC power cord if any must be used in order to comply with the emission limits 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 86 www VIZIO com Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Information Specifications Inputs 1x Coaxial RF ATSC QAM NTSC 5x HDMI with HDCP 1 with Stereo Audio RCA 2x Panel Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio 1x RGB PC plus Stereo Audio 1 8 stereo jack 2x Composite Video plus Stereo Audio 1x S Video plus Stereo Audio Outputs 1x Optical Audio SPDIF Optical 1x Stereo Audio RCA Features FULL HD PIP POP Noise Reduction CC V Chip 3D Comb Filter Freeze Support Motion Enhancement and Motion Correct
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50. cklight 42 76 Brightness 42 77 Color 43 Contrast 43 77 Reset Picture Mode 47 Sharpness 44 Tint 43 DTV Special Features Digital Closed Caption 64 Input Naming 62 PIP 59 Reset 73 Sleep Timer 62 DTV Tuner Setup Auto Search 55 Daylight Saving 57 MTS 57 Partial Channel Search 56 Skip Channel 56 Time Zone 57 DVI Connecting your Cable Box 20 Connecting your DVD Player 25 Connecting your Satellite Box 20 F FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners 4 G Glossary 90 H HDMI Connecting your Cable Box 19 Connecting your DVD Player 24 Connecting your Satellite Box 19 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 18 Side Label 12 Installation Preparation 6 Wall Mounting 6 www VIZIO com O OSD Brightness Adjustment 89 Closed Caption Selection 16 64 Color Adjustment 18 Contrast Adjustment 89 Outputs Using 5 1 Surround with a Home Theatre System 30 Using an external Receiver Amp 30 P Parental Control Block Unrated Programming 72 Canadian English Rating 70 Canadian French Rating 71 Channel Block 68 Check for New DTV Rating 71 Movie Rating 69 Password change 72 TV Rating 69 PC Input Audio Adjustment 79 Auto Adjust 76 Picture Adjustment 76 Setup 79 PC Picture Adjust Fine Tune 79 H V Position 65 73 Horizontal Position 65 74 78 Horizontal Size 66 74 78 Vertical Position 65 74 78 R Remote Batteries 16 Layout 13 81 Range 17 Remote Control Codes for other e
51. cycle you through the following options TV AV1 S VIDEO AV2 Component 1 Component 2 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 and HDMI5 c Press the INPUT button on remote then press the W or A buttons to step through the Input list on the screen stopping at the desired input then press the OK button to select the choice d Press one of the four direct input buttons to cycle through the following options Tv AV1 S VIDEO AV2 Component 1 Component 2 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 HDMIS5 Please refer to the following procedures to display programs from a signal source External Set Top Box VCR Cable Box or Satellite Receiver using different inputs of the HDTV a Select the correct input connection RF DTV TV connector Composite Yellow Red and White connectors Component Red Green Blue plus Red and White connectors HDMI connectors or Separate Video S Video plus Red and White connectors if applicable Make the physical connection or hook up Please refer to pages 19 29 for assistance If you have HD Cable or Satellite service you must use the HDMI best or Component better connection in order to display HD Please refer to pages 19 21 for details Note Composite AV and S Video Cables can only be used for SD 480i content b Turn on your Cable Box VCR External Set Top Box or Satellite Receiver and you will see a picture on your TV If there is no picture please verify the correct input has been selected on
52. dder Judder is often observed as a stuttering of the image when the camera pans Real Cinema Mode across a scene or there is horizontal motion in the scene Smooth Motion Demo Film is typically shot at 24 frames per second Any time that film is displayed at a frame rate that is not an even multiple of 24 judder will result For presentation on a TV film goes through a process and comes out at frame rates of 30 or 60 which are those used in TV Press the v button to highlight the omooth Motion Select Smooth Motion Level Select Smooth Motion Level option OK 0o BE MENU lt gt gt m Use the P button to select level of compensation from SERN PR RUE APE Low Middle High or Off Real Cinema Mode The Real Cinema Mode option allows selection of the type of compensation used for the Smooth Motion Effect option Smooth Mode Effect Press the W button to highlight the Real Cinema Mode option Use the lt or B button to select from Precision Smooth and Off 4 Smooth Motion Demo Precision Option This option provides a sharper image of the scene while suppressing the halo effect sometimes observed with ME MC processing Smooth Option This option eliminates the effect of juddering during a fast action scenes and Select MEMC Dejudder Mode sports programs Select Back Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely 46 www VIZIO com Smooth Motion Demo Th
53. 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 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
54. do not constitute a defective product When your LCD HDTV s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal the signal is up converted increased to match your TV s display capabilities Up converting can cause noise or trash The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you adjusted it If the sound level is higher or lower from another source then the loudness will change The LCD HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content Best Image Quality will be achieved by the HDMI Input then YPbPr then HGB However due to variances in broadcast practices it is possible some image distortions can occur Letterboxed or Widescreen versions of DVD movies are most commonly formatted for standard 4 3 Televisions The LCD HDTV has the capability of expanding this content so the entire screen is filled at the expense of image accuracy To use this function press the ZOOM key on the remote control and cycle among the available options Telephone 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 below Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VIZIO s commitment
55. e 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 4 RGB PC Connect the video and audio from a computer here The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection 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 5 AV1 S VIDEO IN Connect the primary 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 The yellow color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection 6 DTV TV Connect to an antenna or digital cable no Cable Box for Digital TV For digital TV stations in your area visit www antennaweb org 7 HDMI 3 Connect the third source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector 8 HDMI 4 Connect the fourth source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector 9 AUDIO IN ANALOG L R Connect the associated audio from a device outputting DVI Video 10 S VIDEO IN Connect the primary source for S Video devices such as a VCR or video game or Camcorder Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same Source
56. e 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 1 12 2009 81 www VIZIO com Y VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 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 To search for a 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 clear the component button then repeat the search procedure eg a Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 000 047 050 067 329 331 and 339 to work your LCD HDTV To use a cable or satellite remote to work the LCD HDTV refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the remote If 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
57. e picture shows through the window background with more opacity the window background blocks the picture Press the VW button to highlight the Window Opacity option Press the lt or P button to set the window Opacity Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely O o www VIZIO com H V Position Occasional anomalies in the broadcast signal will appear in the picture such as solid or dashed lines at the top or a thin stripe at the side This is not caused by the TV This option allows for adjustment of the image so the anomaly can be hidden Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Press the W button to highlight the Setup option Fue Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub menu V position H Position Press the W button to highlight the H Position option Use the lt or P button to adjust the horizontal position Adjust the horizontal location of the image being displayed V Position OG meno Select Back Press the W button to highlight the V Position option Use the lt or P button to adjust the vertical position H SIZE Press the W button to highlight the H Size option H Position Use the lt or P gt button to adjust the horizontal size V Position V SIZE Press the W button to highlight the V Size option Use the lt or P button to adjust the vertical size Adjust the horizontal size to compensate Once the adjustments are completed
58. e picture will look washed out Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Y 42 www VIZIO com Audio Mode Menu to adjust overall quality of the picture Enter Select m Brightness Contrast Adjust the intensity of the Backlight Lamps 0E Backlight Contrast Adjust the Brightness Black level Select Back Contrast Backlight Press the W button to highlight the Contrast selection Use the lt or P button to adjust the level The Contrast adjusts the white level in the picture If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out and if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Brightness Adjust the Contrast White level Select Back Backlight Color Press the W button to highlight the Color selection Brightness Use the lt or P button to adjust the level The Color adjusts the amount of color in the picture Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Contrast Adjust the Color within the picture ce MENU Select Back Tint Backlight Press the W button to highlight the Tint selection Use the lt or P button to adjust the hue 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
59. e vertical position cS cm Select Back Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Version 1 12 2009 77 Y www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Fine Tune This option allows fine tuning of the image by shifting the display horizontally This is useful when characters are being displayed H Position Press the W button to highlight the Fine Tune option Use the lt or P button to adjust the tuning V Position Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Fine tune for uniform sharpness to improve text quality ce MENU Select Back PC Input Audio AdJustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as the DTV TV input Please refer to pages 48 51 for detailed instructions Picture Audio Mode 4 d Setup Menu to adjust overall quality of the Audio OK 0E m Enter Select PC Input Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as the DTV TV input with the exception that there are no Closed Caption options Please refer Sleep Timer to pages 59 63 for detailed instructions Wide Input Naming Select the OSD MENU and EPG Language 0E m Select Back 78 www VIZIO com Understanding Viewing Modes Your HDTV features the following viewing modes You can switch viewing modes using the remote control please follow the instructions in page 62 Viewing
60. ease follow the on screen instructions to complete the procedure Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely O www VIZIO com This option allows blocking of unrated content Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Canadian French Rating Press the W button to highlight the Setup option Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub menu DTV Rating Press the W button to highlight the Parental option Block Unrated TV Press the P button to enter password No Press the W button to highlight the Block Unrated TV option Press the lt or P button to select Yes Block or No Allow Access Code Edit Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Block or Unblock Unrated TV broadcasts or Movies This option allows setting a custom password 0E m Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD ce Press the W button to highlight the Setup option Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub menu Press the W button to highlight the Parental option Press the button and the Password panel will be displayed A Password must be entered to access Parental settings The default password set at the factory is 0000 If you have previously set a new password and wish to change it please enter your custom passw
61. ease review your User Manual You may avoid a service call and a service charge PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION Not Covered This limited warranty does 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 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 T
62. ed Caption style when watching standard analog NTSC TV Press the Y button to highlight the CC option Select Closed Captioning Style Analog Channels Press the P button to select CC1 CC2 CC3 or CCA OO meno Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button to return to the pue is previous menu or the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely You can also press the CC STOP button on the remote repeatedly to cycle through the Closed Caption mode The options are OFF CC1 CC2 CC3 or CCA Note Press the INFO button on the remote to display the channel information When the channel is a single number e g 2 7 28 itis a Standard Analog channel Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2 When the channel has a dash and a second number e g 2 1 7 1 28 1 it is a Digital channel Version 1 12 2009 63 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Digital Closed Caption Style This option sets the Closed Caption style when watching DTV Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Press the W button to highlight the Setup option Font Size Press the B button to enter the Setup sub menu A Press the y button to highlight the CC option and Press the button to Font Opacity select the option Press either lt or P button to toggle between the two options As Broadcaster or Custom A Select Digital Closed Captioning Features When As Broadcaster is selected the style
63. ed using the Picture Menu 0 Select At this point if a Set Top Box from your Cable or Satellite Service Company or equipment other than a direct connection of an Antenna or Cable to the DTV input is used please press the EXIT key on the remote control and skip to Step 5 Otherwise continue to the next step The Tuner screen will be displayed The default Initial Setup Mane choice is Antenna If you are using Cable No Box cable connected directly to the DTV input Please select your input source see P22 press the W button on the remote Cabis control to highlight CABLE Press the OK button on the remote to go to the next screen 0 select Version 1 12 2009 53 Y www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 4 The Channel Scan screen will be displayed rod Initial Setu Channel Scan default choice is Scan Press the OK button p on the remote control to commence the Please connect your cable or search for available channels to be stored antenna to the DTV TV input Skip Scan into memory If you do not want to scan for channels at this time press the y button on the remote M to highlight Skip Scan and then press the OK button EG Select Note If you select Skip Scan you can scan channels at a later time by selecting TV input then go to the Menu and select the Auto Search option in the TV menu Initial Setup Channel Scan Channel Scan will take a few minute
64. election Use the lt or P button to adjust the level The Brightness adjusts the black level in the picture lf 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 Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Auto Adjust Backlight Contrast Contrast Color Temperature Press the W button to highlight the Contrast selection Use the lt or P button to adjust the level T E The Contrast adjusts the white level in the picture If the contrast is too low mr the picture will look washed out and if the contrast is too high you will not be Select able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Color Temperature Press the W button to highlight the Color EN Temperature option Color Temperature is the warmness or coolness of the white areas of the picture Eii Press the lt or P button if you want to select from the preset options described below 6500 This option produces a paper white Contrast display this is warmer than a standard PC display 9300 Sets the white point at a value of 9300K Brightness which is the established setting for a PC display Custom Allows the user to establish a preset a calibrated for a white point to Suit individual Menu for W
65. he OK button to select Audio Mode b press the W or A button to highlight Advanced Video and press the OK button to select c press the V or A button to highlight Color Temperature Use the button to change setting to Normal d Press the MENU key 3 times to return to care ety ee the Picture menu e Press either or P button to change the A Picture Mode option to Standard f Press the EXIT key to exit the OSD Note If Procedure 4 had been performed please verify the correct program times are shown when pressing the Guide key a Press the Menu key this will bring up the picture mode menu b Press the W button to scroll to the TV option Press the OK button to select c press the W or A button to highlight Time Zone d Press either lt or P button to choose the proper Time Zone in your area e Press the W button to scroll down to the Daylight Saving option Press either or button to choose On or Off f Press the EXIT key once to return to your program when completed Version 1 12 2009 3 www VIZIO com Noise Reduction Color Enhancement Advanced Adaptive Luma Backlight Control b UH Menu for White Balance Adjustment Enter Select Back Time Zone Automatically Adjust Electronic Program Guide for Daylight Saving Status OG cm Select Back VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV please verify that all cables or antenna c
66. he power to the HDTV and Receiver Amp 4 Then press the MENU button on the remote control to bring ar ine up the On Screen Display OSD menu 5 Press W button on the remote control to select the Audio menu 6 Press OK on the remote control to enter the Audio sub menu Press the W button to highlight SPEAKERS Turn the built in speakers On Off 7 Press select Off so that the sound from the TV will now be ols routed through your Receiver Amp system im Select Back Note e Refer to your Receiver Amp user 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 to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT white area at the rear of the TV This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input is being used Y 30 www VIZIO com OPTICAL A L o e W Connecting a PC Computer 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer 2 Connect a 15 pin D Sub RGB VGA cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to the RGB PC input blue area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input blue area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and PC Computer 5 Select RGB using the INPUT but
67. hen using the GUIDE function VIBE Saving Press the W button to highlight the Time Zone selection Press the lt or gt button to select the time zone where the TV is located Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Select your Time Zone jols Select Daylight Saving This option sets Daylight Saving so that in conjunction with the Time Zone for your region the correct program times are shown when using the Time Zone GUIDE function Press the W button to highlight the Daylight Saving option Press the P button to select On or Off Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Automatically Adjust Electronic Program Guide for Daylight Saving Status ce tm Select Back Version 1 12 2009 57 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual DTV TV Input Setup Language Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Press the W button to highlight the Setup option Picture Press the OK or button to enter the Setup sub menu Press the W button to highlight the Language option Audio Mode The default is English Press the lt or P button to select E Setup Espa ol or Francais F Use this Menu to adjust built in features of the TV Sleep Timer o ce m Enter Select Exit Wide Input Naming SAA Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button to return to the previo
68. his button will cycle through HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 and HDMI 5 WIDE RECORD This button cycles through the available screen formats The options are Wide Normal Zoom Panoramic Note in RGB PC and HDMI modes the options are 4 3 and 16 9 This button also starts recording when using the remote to control your Cable Satellite Box or VCR remote to control your Cable Satellite Box DVR VCR or DVD Player Version 1 12 2009 15 www VIZIO com SLEEP PAUSE This button allows the user to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer in 30 minute increments up to 120 minutes This button also pauses playback when using the MTS PLAY This button will select the MTS options of Stereo SAP or Mono in standard TV mode and alternate audio channels where available in DTV mode Playback when using the remote to control your Cable Satellite Box DVR VCR or DVD Player This button also starts 9 VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual CC STOP This button will select the Closed Caption mode The options are OFF CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 TEXT1 TEXT2 TEXT3 OR TEXT4 This button also Stops playback recording when using the remote to control your Cable Satellite Box DVR VCR or DVD Player FREEZE REV Press this button to Freeze Frame the current screen Press this button again to display live video This button also applies reverse play when using the remote to control your Cable Satellite Box DVR VCR or DVD Player MODE
69. hite Balance Adjustment Menu for White Balance Adjustment preference Each preset may also be adjusted for a customized setting o 0B Enter Select 0a Select Back Press the W button to highlight a primary color Red Green or Blue Press the lt or P button to adjust the color Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely O www VIZIO com SIZE and POSITION OPTIONS This option allows fine tuning of the display for optimum fit within the display area H SIZE Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Press the W button to highlight the Picture option V Position V Position Press the OK button to enter the picture sub menu Press the W button to highlight the H Size option Press the or P button to adjust the horizontal size Expand or Shrink the Horizontal Size of the Center the display Left Right Once the adjustments are completed press the E EXIT button to exit the OSD completely os crm a T Select Back Select Back H Position Fine Tune Fine Tune H Position Press the W button to highlight the H Position option H Position Use the lt or P button to adjust the horizontal position Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Fine Tune U Position Center the display Up Down Press the W button to highlight the V Position option Use the lt or P button to adjust th
70. icture Mode option Press the or OK button Speakers A confirmation OSD will be displayed Analog Audio Out Lip Sync Reset Audio Mode i Press either to accept Or to cancel Reset Audio to Factory Settings Press OK to confirm your choice Enter Select Back Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Note Only settings under the Audio adjustments will be reset Version 1 12 2009 51 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual DTV TV Tuner Setup If Initial Setup was cancelled when you first used your HDTV or setup has changed such as switching from Antenna to Cable channels can be scanned using the TV TUNER SETUP menu Setup Wizard With TV selected as the input Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Press the W button to highlight the Setup option Press OK to enter the DTV TV Setup sub menu Press the W button to highlight the System Reset option Press OK to enter the System Reset sub menu The Setup Wizard option is highlighted Press the B button to activate Are you sure Press either to accept or B to cancel Press OK to confirm your choice Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen will come up Allow the VIZIO Setup Wizard to Press the OK button on the remote control help you tune your channels Initial Setup The Language choice screen will be Please select your language displayed The default Engl
71. ictures and sound Aspect Ratio 4x3 Traditional TV aspect ratio that is the screen width as compared to its height For example a 32 inch TV screen would be 25 inches wide and 19 inches tall Aspect Ratio 16x9 Wide screen TV aspect ratio which is more like a movie screen than a traditional TV For example a 32 inch TV screen would be 28 inches wide and 16 inches tall Digital TV DTV Television delivered and displayed using radio frequency waves that contain information that is digitally encoded for improved quality and efficiency Enhanced Definition TV EDTV A better digital television transmission than SDTV with at least 480P in a 16x9 or 4x3 display and Dolby digital surround sound 480P is the quality used by most DVD players EDTV provides 300 400 000 pixels HDTV Monitor sometimes called HDTV Ready A set that can display HDTV programming if you have a separate HDTV tuner HD Cable Set Top Box or HD Satellite Set Top Box Receiver HDTV Tuner also decoder receiver set top box A device capable of receiving and outputting HDTV signals for display It may be stand alone or integrated in the set High Definition Television HDTV The best quality picture wide screen 16x9 display with at least 720 progressively scanned lines 720P or 1080 interlaced lines 1080i and Dolby digital surround sound HDTV provides 900 000 2 1 million pixels Integrated HDTV An HDTV that has the digital tuner built i
72. ing Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Canadian English Rating Set Rating Levels to block or unblock for US The TV Rating levels can be set for program blocking according to age TV broadcasts Y All children ox Mo menos Y7 Older children Enter Select Back G General audience PG Guidance suggested 14 Strongly cautioned MA Mature audience When a higher level age is blocked all age levels below will be blocked The TV ratings can be customized for the following content A All sub ratings A DLS VFV D Sexual dialog MES TV Y7 L Adult language TV G af S Sexual situations TV PG a of of oe V Violence TV14 a a a we FV Fantasy violence TV MAm m mb omo mi Allowed Rati Press the A V lt or P buttons to navigate through the TV rating duties Rating options Press the Press OK button to block locked or allow unlocked Set Rating Levels to block or unblock for US TV broadcasts ce Set Select 68 www VIZIO com US Movie Rating Note Rating Enable must be set to On in order to use this option This option allows blocking of movies based on ratings established by the MPAA Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Press the W button to highlight the US Movie Ra
73. io 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 ee Theatre system ols Press the W button to highlight the Analog Audio Out selection S erm Press either lt or P button to set the audio out to Fixed or Variable When set to variable volume from the external speakers will change according to the volume setting on the TV When set to fixed the volume can only be changed by the settings on the external Receiver Amplifier Home Theatre system Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Lip Sync Due to the nature of Digital Signal Processing the broadcast video may sometimes be out of synchronization with the audio The Lip Sync option will compensate for the variables of signal transmission by adjusting the audio of the program being viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of Analog Audio Out someone talking on the screen This feature can be applied to all inputs To use this feature follow the steps below Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD Press the W button to highlight Lip Sync penc Mode Press either or P button to match the sound to the lip movements Speakers 4 d Press the MENU key to return to the previous menu or the EXIT key to exit dece the OSD completely 50 www VIZIO com Reset Audio Mode Press the W button to highlight the Reset P
74. ion Picture Enhancement MPEG 2 Decoding via DTV input NTSC Video decoding via Video AV S Video or Component Progressive Scan Video via HDMI V Component or RGB HDTV via HDMI Component or RGB Set Top Box required Computer 640x480 800x600 1024 x 768 1920x1080 via RGB or 1920x1080 via HDMI Built in SRS TruSurroundHD M TruVolume V Audio Supports 1080P Full HDTV 1080i HDTV 720P HDTV 480P EDTV and 480i SDTV video signals 1080P FHDTV HDMI V 1 3 120 Hz Motion Estimation amp Motion Compensation Dolby Digital Decoding 2x15W 50 000 hours to half the original brightness IEC Connector for direct power line connection 100 240Vac at 50 60Hz 244W Avg 0 5W Standby Speakers Panel Life Input Voltage Range Power Consumption Operating Temperature 5 C 35 C Relative Humidity 20 8096 Altitude 07 14 000 ft Non Operating Temperature 20 C 50 C Relative Humidity 10 9096 Altitude 0 40 000 ft Dimensions 51 5 W x 36 H x 13 5 D with stand 51 5 W x 33 9 H x 5 D without stand Net Weight 86lbs with stand 73 8lbs without stand Gross Weight 104 2lbs Certifications CSA CSA US FCC Bets 7 AV Safety certificate 60065 Product specifications may change without notice or obligation Version 1 12 2009 87 Y www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Glossary Standard Definitions Analog TV Today s TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display p
75. is option splits the screen in half displaying the picture without Smooth Motion processing on the left half of the screen and with Smooth Motion processing on the right half of the screen This allows you to determine the best results for you settings Press the MENU key to exit the demo Smooth Motion Demo Mode Press MENU to exit Reset Picture Mode Press the W button to highlight the Reset Picture Mode option Press the or OK button A confirmation OSD will be displayed Are you sure Cancel Press either to accept or to cancel Press OK to confirm your choice Smooth Mode Effect Real Cinema Mode Smooth Motion Demo Enter Select Back Sharpness Advanced Video Reset Picture to Factory Settings ox ce m Enter Select Back Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Note Only settings under the Picture adjustments will be reset Version 1 12 2009 47 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Audio Adjustment Audio Mode Press the MENU button to display the On Screen Display OSD Press the W button to highlight the Audio Mode option Use the lt or P button to choose from Flat Rock Pop Classic or Jazz preset options Equalizer adjustments are available to fine tune a preset to your personal preference Equalizer With the Audio Mode OSD highlighted press the OK button to enter the Equalizer option Press the or
76. ish option is highlighted If you wish to change the OSD language to Espa ol or Francais Press the W button on the remote control to select the desired language A Select 52 www VIZIO com Reset All Setting Start up initial Setup Wizard to help set up your TV OK lt gt gt NIB menos Enter Select Back Welcome Language English Espa ol Francais 0 __ 0 o Initial Setup Mode Setting Press the OK button on the remote to go to the next screen The Mode Setting screen will be displayed the OK button to accept the Home Please select Home mode when Mode or press the W button to select the Retail PO OS E Mode Note Retail Mode uses the Vivid picture setting This enhances the TV picture while on display under high ambient lighting The Home Mode uses the Custom picture setting which is the more appropriate choice for the average home environment EE select If Retail Mode is selected a second Mode Setting Initial Setup Mode Setting screen will be displayed advising you of energy saving potential Are you sure you want to use Retail mode Energy Saving can be Press the OK button on the remote control to sd line ode Use Retail Mode switch to Home Mode or press the W button on the remote control to continue to use the Retail Mode then press the OK button to continue Note You can change the Picture Mode later as desir
77. itional submenus such as the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen Press the W or A button on the remote control or the CH or CH button on the side of the HDTV to select one of the menu options Once the menu option is displayed press the or P button on the remote control or the VOL or VOL button on the side of the TV to change the global settings of the Picture or Audio modes or to enter the sub menus of Audio Mode the TV or Setup modes Picture Picture Adjust Audio Mode Audio Adjust TV TV Tu ner Setup Menu to adjust overall quality of the picture Setup Global Settings um Once the menu option is displayed press the lt or P button on the remote control or the VOL or VOL button on the side of the TV to change the global settings of the Picture or Audio modes or to enter the sub menus of the TV or Setup modes Press OK to enter the submenu for the selected mode for detailed adjustments and settings Press the MENU key once to return to the previous screen if in a submenu or press the EXIT key to return to your program after the desired adjustment has been completed Version 1 12 2009 41 www VIZIO com Y VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Picture Adjustment Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed the On Screen Display OSD appears PICTURE adjustment is the default
78. l Setup Channel Scan Channel Scan will take a few minutes to complete Status Scanning b When Scan is selected the Analog Channels 7 screen will now change to show Digital Channeis 2 the progress of the search for Analog NTSC and Digital ATSC channels NEN rr Note DTV digital broadcast is not available in all areas Refer to www antennaweb org to get information about availability in your area type of antenna and in which direction to point your antenna The channel availability through cable depends upon which channels your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM Consult your cable operator for more information D Initial Setup Complete c When finished the Complete screen will be displayed to inform Congratulations you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup Initial Setup completed Press the OK button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV programming 5 Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by performing one of the following actions a Press the INPUT button on the side of the TV COMPONENT1 repeatedly to step through the Input list on the COMPONENT screen stopping at the desired input b Press the INPUT button on remote repeatedly to step through the Input list on the screen stopping at the desired input RGB HDMI 1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 HDMI5 Version 1 12 2009 35 www VIZIO com Y VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Pressing this button will
79. l is separated into two signals one containing the black and white information and the other containing the color information Separating the color in this way avoids cross color effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in color lt also enables text to be displayed more sharply AV1 2 Composite The complete video signal is carried through this single pin connector This is the most commonly used video connection Note For more information please refer to the Quick Start Guide 18 www VIZIO com Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results Note To maintain the display quality use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable Length is available up to 10 Meters See www vizio com or call 1 888 VIZIOCE 1 888 849 4623 for details Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box Best 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 2 Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set Top Box and the other end to the HDMI Input white color area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 4 Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control e he HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High bandwidth Digital Content P
80. n 1 12 2009 73 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Auto Phase Component imput This option allows for optimal adjustment of the image position Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Press the W button to highlight the Setup option Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub menu Press the W button to highlight the H V Position option Press the button to enter the Position and Size sub menu Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Press the W button to highlight Auto Phase Parental Reset All Setting This submenu will adjust the placing of the image within the display V position H Size Auto phase Adjust ite horizontal location of the image being displayed Press the P button to execute this option The TV will automatically look for the phase of the signal to fine tune the picture Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs Component and AV as for the DTV TV Please refer to pages 67 73 for detailed instructions 74 www VIZIO com Rating Enable gt US TV Rating US Movie Rating Canadian English Rating Select channels to block o MEMO m Enter Select Back PC Computer Input Picture Adjustment Picture Picture Mode Press the MENU button to bring up the On
81. nce and increases Contrast Ratio OPC Optimum Power Control Reduces power consumption while maintaining the same picture brightness Press the lt or P button to set to Off Mega DCR or OPC Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Color Temperature Press the W button to highlight the Color Temperature option Color Temperature is the warmness or coolness of the white areas of the picture Press the or P button if you want to select from the preset options described below Normal The setting for Television Broadcasting Custom Allows the user to establish a preset calibrated for a white point to Suit individual preference Cool Biases the white point towards a display bluer than Computer setting Computer Sets the white point at a value of 9300K which is the established setting for a PC display Menu for White Balance Adjustment Each preset may also be adjusted for a customized setting Press the W button to highlight a primary color Red Green or Blue Press the lt or P button to adjust the color Repeat the procedure to adjust the other colors if desired Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Version 1 12 2009 45 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Smooth Motion effect The Smooth Motion Effect option activates Motion Estimation Motion Compensation ME MC which suppresses motion ju
82. nt in the picture Color Enhancement Press the or P button to choose from the Off Low Medium or Strong setting Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Advanced Adaptive Luma Backlight Control Color Enhancement Color Temperature Press the W button to highlight Color Enhancement Use this feature to TIA change the picture reproduction performance by reducing oversaturation of present certain colors and improving fleshtones ole Press the or P button to choose from Off Normal Rich Color Select Green Flesh and Green Blue Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Y 44 www VIZIO com Advanced Adaptive Luma Press the W button to highlight Advanced Adaptive Luma Large areas of brightness in the picture will result in a higher Average Picture Level APL Noise Reduction and the overall picture will look too light This feature will lower the APL to counteract this effect Color Enhancement Press the lt or P button to choose from the Off Low Medium Strong or Extend setting Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely 1 Backlight Control Color Temperature Improve Details in Dark Areas of the Picture CS tm Select Backlight Control Press the W button to highlight Backlight Control Mega DCR Dynamic Contrast Ratio Improves the black level performa
83. nto the set It does not need a separate set top box to receive over the air DTV signals Interlace Scan A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the odd lines first then filling the in the even lines this happens instantaneously Plug and Play or Digital Cable Ready A DTV or other device for digital cable consumers that plugs directly into the cable jack and does not require a separate set top box Plug and Play TV owners must obtain a CableCARD from their cable company in order to view scrambled programming services Progressive Scan A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the lines consecutively progressively Standard Definition TV SDTV Basic digital television transmission that may be displayed with fewer than 480 progressively scanned lines 480P in 16 x 9 or 4 x 3 format 480 interlaced 480i is the quality of today s analog TV system Source Buying a Digital Television CEA HDTV Guide 2005 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 tran
84. o and Composite AV inputs Based on your home theater configuration you can decide which option is the right one for you Using HDMI DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO VF550XVT1A for optimal results Note To maintain the display quality use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable Length is available up to 10 meters See www VIZIO com or call 1 888 VIZIOCE 1 888 849 4623 for details Connecting your DVD Player Best 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI Input white color area at the rear of the LCD HDTV oF Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player 4 Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control e lf you are already using the HDMI1 input for another component or you do not want to use the HDMI 1 input for the DVD player you can connect the DVD player to the HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 or HDMI5 connection e Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product 24 www VIZIO com For DVD Players with DUI AUDIO OUT 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player 2 Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to
85. o cancel Press OK to confirm your choice Note This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password Parental Reset All Setting This submenu will adjust the placing of the image within the display o 0B Enter Select 72 www VIZIO com H V Position amd Size This option allows for adjustment of the image position and size Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Press the W button to highlight the Setup option Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub menu Press the W button to highlight the H V Position option Press the gt button to enter the Position and Size sub menu Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely H Position Press the W button to highlight the H Position option Use the lt or P button to adjust the horizontal position V Position H Position Press the W button to highlight the V Position option Use the lt or P button to adjust the vertical position V Position H SIZE Press the W button to highlight the H Size option Use the lt or P button to adjust the horizontal size Adjust the horizontal size to compensate VU SIZE shoricomings of the signal source Press the W button to highlight the V Size option os om Select Use the lt or P button to adjust the vertical size Note This option is not available in the DTV TV Input mode Versio
86. on the Remote Control Note Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product 28 www VIZIO com Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera 2 Connect the S Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S Video jack in the AM1 group red area color at the back of the LCD HDTV 3 Using an audio cable white and red connectors connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S Video output on your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input red color area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR or Video Camera 5 Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV 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 Version 1 12 2009 29 Y www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Connecting an external Receiver Amp 1 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 Analog Audio Out and connect the other end to the ANALOG OUT white area audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV Lip Sync 3i Turn on t
87. onnections are secure and the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector 1 Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV The VIZIO logo on the front will change from orange to white 2 There are 3 options for selecting your programming refer to page 35 for more information 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 or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV 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 or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV 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 Component button on the remote or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV 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 3 When using option 2a press the Channel buttons on the remote or the CH CH buttons on the side of the HDTV to change the channel Note The Channel buttons on the side of the HDTV and on the remote control will not w
88. ord Password EE Canadian French Rating New O g Confirm DTV Rating Block Unrated TV Access Code Edit gt gt Select Parental Controls Change Parental Control Password Change Parental Control Password ms co m pr Enter Select Back Press the W button to highlight Access Code Edit Press the P button to enter the Edit sub menu In the New dialog box key in a four 4 digit number on the remote keypad Key in the same number you entered in the New dialog box Please write down and store the new password in a secure place The Reset All Settings option does NOT reset the password Version 1 12 2009 71 www VIZIO com y VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Reset All Settings This option resets Picture and Sound adjustments to their Factory Setup Wizard Settings Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Press the W button to highlight the Setup option Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub menu Press the W button to highlight the Reset All Settings option Press the B button 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 Reset All Settings to Factory Preset Values Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Es EMI Select Are you sure Cancel Press either to accept or B t
89. ork if you are watching a program using HDMI Component and AV inputs 38 www VIZIO com Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume press and hold the VOL or VOL button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired level is reached TV Channels To step up or down through the available TV channels press the CH or CH button on the side of the HDTV or 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 DTV and TV modes Pressing CH or CH while in any other input will go to the TV mode at the last channel number viewed in that mode Wide Picture Aspect Using this feature you can watch video content in different size modes on the HDTV Note The available modes differ based on the input mode in use Repeatedly pressing the WIDE button on the remote will cycle through the available modes To set the mode using the OSD Version 1 12 2009 Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up the OSD screen a b Press the W button and scroll down to Setup c Press the OK button to select this option d Press the W button and scroll down to Wide e Press either the lt or P button to select among the modes For more information see Viewing Modes on page 79 o www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Program Information When using the DTV
90. ows 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 obtained as provided below The refund will be the purchase price actually paid by the purchaser less a ten percent 1096 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 VIZlO com or by calling 949 428 2525 6 00AM to 9 00PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 8 00AM to 4 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 1096 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 authori
91. perature 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 Adistance 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 If you are not s
92. press the MENU button to return to shortcomings of the signal source the previous menu or the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Version 1 12 2009 65 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual DTV TV Input Parental Control This option allows restriction and access of specific channels movies and program material based on ratings and can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered H V Position Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Press the W button to highlight the Setup option Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub menu b System Reset Press the W button to highlight Parental Press the P button to enter the Parental control sub menu Once the adjustments are completed press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Select Parental Controls o MEMO Enter Select Back A Password must be entered to access Parental settings The default password set at the factory is 0 0 0 O If you intend to use the Parental Control feature it is recommended that you customize the password Canadian French Rating Confirm DTV Rating Block Unrated TV Select Parental Controls Change Parental Control Password Change Parental Control Password o ce Enter Select Back Key in 0000 on the remote Press the W button to highlight Access Code Edit Press the P button to enter the Edit sub
93. program guides or consult your cable satellite or TV station operator e Digital broadcasts are not available in all areas Refer to www antennaweb org for detailed information e Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are correctly grounded 22 www VIZIO com Using Your Antenna or Cable for TU 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV 2 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control Using the Antenma or Cable through your VER OPTICAL e LJ CABLE BOX 1 Turn off the power to the LCD 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 at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and VCR 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control Note lf you have an off air antenna or cable TV connect it to the Antenna In connector on the rear of your VCR Version 1 12 2009 23 Y www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VF550XVT1A HDMI Component S Vide
94. quipment 98 Programming to work your DVD Player 82 Programming to work your Set Top Box 81 Programming to work your VCR 81 82 Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV 83 Remote 17 RGB Connecting your PC 31 S safety instructions 2 Screen Size explanation 80 Version 1 12 2009 93 S Video Connecting your DVD Player 27 28 T Technical Specifications 89 Troubleshooting Guide 84 TV Audio Adjustment 47 Parental Control 67 Picture Adjustment 42 Special Features 59 TV Audio Adjust Balance 48 Digital Audio Out 49 Equalizer 48 Line Out 50 Lip Sync 50 Reset Audio Mode 50 Speakers 49 TV Picture Adjust Advanced Video 44 Backlight 42 76 Brightness 42 77 Color 43 Contrast 43 77 Reset Picture Mode 47 Sharpness 44 Tint 43 TV Special Features Closed Caption 64 Input Naming 62 PIP 59 Reset 73 Sleep Timer 62 TV Tuner Setup 52 Auto Search 55 MTS 57 Partial Channel Search 56 Skip Channel 56 V Video Input Auto Phase 75 Parental Control 75 W Warranty 91 Watching TV Basic Adjustments 39 Basic connections 33 First Startup 33 Getting your Programs 38 Program Information 40 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Component Program Codes 21972 20048 Curtis Mathes CyberPower 21972 Daewoo Harman Kardon 20081 20038 Harwood 20072 Hewlett Packard 21972 20047 20278 20037 20479 American High Anam N
95. r of your DVD player to the S Video jack in the AV1 at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Using an audio cable white and red connectors connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S Video output on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input at the rear of the LCD HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player 5 Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control Note Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product Version 1 12 2009 27 Y www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Using Composite AV Video AUDIO OUT Connecting your DVD Player Good 1 Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the Video yellow color connector on your DVD player to the Video yellow color connector in the AV1 input row yellow color area of connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Connect the R red color and L white color audio connectors on your DVD player to the corresponding R red color and L white color audio input connectors in the AV input yellow color area row of connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD Player 5 Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the AV button
96. r your VCR brand 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 for Cable or Satellite Set Top Box 1 Manually turn on the Cable Box 2 Press the CABLE button on the remote control 3 Press and hold the SET button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice 4 Find the programming code for your Cable Box in the code list in the back of this book 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 for the component and manufacturer 5 Point the remote control at the Cable Box and press the POWER button The Cable Box will turn off If the LED does not flash twice repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the next code listed for the component and manufacturer Note e f your Cable Set Top Box does not respond try all the codes for your brand 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 80 www VIZIO com Programming for DVD Player Manually turn on the DVD Player Press the DVD button on the remote control Press and hold the SET button until the LED LI
97. red between AV2 and COMPONENT2 3 HDMI 5 Connect the fifth source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector 4 Service For firmware update only Do not plug any other USB device into this port HoOImIit amp SERVICE Certified HDMI and HDMI DVI cables are available for purchase from www VIZIO com or by calling 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 12 www VIZIO com VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be used to control up to four different devices The remote button functions are explained on the following pages Remote LED Blinks when the remote operates er c AUDIO 8 El NOTE SET This button starts all programming of the Remote Control POWER Press this button to turn the device on from the Standby mode Press it again to return to the Standby mode DVD This button selects a programmed DVD player AUDIO This button selects a programmed Audio Receiver Amp Home Theatre System CABLE This button selects a programmed cable TV set top box or a satellite TV set top box TV This button has been pre programmed to select the codes to operate the VIZIO HDTV 1 thru O Use these buttons to select a channel or enter a password INPUT This button allows the user to cycle through the inputs The DASH button is for the DTV mode When selecting a
98. rips and extension cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock e The 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 Donottouch 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 Donotuse 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 dealer for repair Con
99. rotection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection e lf you are already using the HDMI1 input for another component or you do not want to use the HDMI1 input for the Set Top Box you can connect the Set Top Box to the HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 or HDMI5 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 1 12 2009 19 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI AUDIO OUT Turn off the power to the LCD 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 HDMI2 Input white color area at the rear of the LCD HDTV Using an audio cable white and red connectors 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 the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input white area at the rear of the LCD HDTV Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box Select HDMI2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control The HDMI input on the LCD TV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and
100. s A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services gaming consoles VCRs DVD players and similar products Information about the DTV transition is available from http www DTV gov or this manufacturer at 877 MY VIZIO 877 698 4946 and from http www dtv2009 gov or 1 888 DTV 2009 for information about subsidized coupons for digital to analog converter boxes Your HDTV comes with a built in tuner capable of processing digital broadcasts making it easier for you to receive this type of signal without the need of an extra converter box Y 4 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO HDTV and accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage Now you have opened the carton check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included The HDTV weighs approximately 86lbs and about 54 wide x 30 tall we strongly advise that you have at least 2 people to unpack and install the HDTV The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding IMPORTANT Save the carton and packing material for future shipping Package Contents VIZIO VF550XVT1A VIZIO Remote Control VUR8P HDMI Cable Power Cord Safety Strap Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Q
101. s 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 email 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 8 00AM to 4 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 pl
102. s to complete Status Scanning When Scan is selected the screen will now Analog Channels 7 change to show the progress of the search Digital Channels 2 for Analog NTSC and Digital ATSC channels _ lt lt lt 77 Note DTV digital broadcast is not available in all areas Refer to www antennaweb org to get information about availability in your area type of antenna and in which direction to point your antenna The channel availability through cable depends upon which channels your cable operator supplies in Clear QAM Consult your cable operator for more information 54 www VIZIO com Tuner Mode With TV selected as the input Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Press the W button to highlight the Tuner Mode option Auto Search Press the or P button to choose Cable or Air Antenna depending upon which type you have connected to the DTV TV Input Partial Channel Search Skip Channel Note Digital Cable requires a box which should be connected to either HDMI or Component input for highest quality Please refer to pages 19 21 MTS for more information Select the signal either basic cable or aver the air antenna channel input cD 6 f H EN Select Back Auto Search Press the W button to highlight the Auto Search selection Antenna Press the button to Auto Search for the available TV channels i A Status Scanning The TV will automaticall
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104. sition 88 www VIZIO com 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 Rico 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 part
105. so as not to shorten the service life of the electronic components Install the TV in landscape orientation any 90 clockwise or counter clockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and excessive component damage The HDTV can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall please refer to Preparing your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting on page 7 VIZIO offers professional installation services Please contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 or www VIZIO com Attaching the safety strap For when your HDTV is not mounted on the wall with a Wall Mount a Safety Strap has been included 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 Ds grabbing the top of the HDTV and pulling it onto themselves 1 Fix one end of the strap to the wall If you have a drywall finish it is preferable to fix it to a stud using a washer underneath the screw head If you have a solid wall you should use a lag bolt again using a washer under the nut 2 Fix 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 6 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Preparing your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO V
106. sound process Press the W button to highlight the SRS TSHD option Equalizer Press the lt or P button to turn SRS TSHD On or Off Balance SRS TruVolume When the programming switches to a commercial or when changing from channel to channel volume fluctuations occur This SRS TruVolume provides the listener with a comfortable and consistent volume level SRS TruVolume This option sets the SRS TruVolume option Digital Audio Out Press the W button to highlight the SRS TruVolume option Press the lt or P button to turn SRS TruVolume On or Off Turn SRS TruSurround HD On or Off Digital Audio Out SA This option allows selection of the type of processing for the SPDIF Optical connector when used with a Receiver Amplifier Home Theatre system Press the W button to highlight the Digital Audio Out selection Press the lt or P button to select from the options Off Dolby Digital and PCM Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Version 1 12 2009 49 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Speakers Press the W button to highlight the Speakers option Press either or P button to turn the internal speakers On or Off This is desirable when listening to the audio through a Receiver Amplifier Home Theatre system Analog Audio Out Lip S Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD eee completely Reset Audio Mode Analog Aud
107. the HDMI2 Input white color area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3 Using an audio cable white and red connectors connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input white area at the rear of the LCD HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV and your DVD player 5 Select HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control Note e lf you are already using the HDMI2 input for another component or you do not want to use the HDMI 2 input for the DVD Player you can connect the DVD player to the HDMI1 HDMI3 or HDMI4 connection The LCD TV will recognize the DVI connection and obtain audio information from the audio connectors near HDMI2 input e Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product Version 1 12 2009 25 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player Better AUDIO OUT Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and DVD player Connect the Y green color connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y green color connector in the Component 1 group green color area row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV at the rear of the LCD HDTV Connect the PbCb blue color
108. the different inputs a Press the W button to highlight the input you wish to rename Press the Press OK to select COMPONENT2 c Press or P to go to the first space within the brackets d Press either the A or V button to select either the letter or COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 1 number Input the source name to user perference e Press the P button to go to the up to 8 char next space _ and press either COMPONENT2 the A or Y button to select the Es Ceo tm next letter or number Edit Select Back RGB f Repeat step e until the name for the selected input is complete g Press OK to accept the changes Input the source name to user perference Or press the EXIT key to cancel A the changes h Press the MENU key when Es co tm finished to go to the previous sub OK Select Cancel menu COMPONENT 1 Repeat steps a through h to rename additional inputs COMPONENT2 RGB Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Input the source name to user perference up to 8 char ox cs tm Edit Select Back 62 www VIZIO com CC Closed Caption These options set the Closed Captioning styles which determine how the captioning will appear on screen Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Digital CC Style Press the W button to highlight the Setup option Press the button to enter the Setup sub menu CC This option sets the Clos
109. the digital display for added security and protection If you are already using the HDMI2 input for another component or you do not want to use the HDMI2 input for the Set Top Box you can connect the Set Top Box to the HDMI1 HDMIS HDMI4 or HDMI5 connection The LCD TV will recognize the DVI connection and obtain audio information from the audio connectors near HDMI2 input 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 20 www VIZIO com Using Component Video Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box Better AUDIO OUT Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box Connect the Y green color connector on your HDTV Set Top Box to the corresponding Y green color connector in the Component 1 group green color area row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV at the rear of the LCD HDTV Connect the PbCb blue color connector on your HDTV Set Top Box to the corresponding Pb blue color connector in the Component 1 group green color area row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV at the rear of the LCD HDTV Connect the PrCr red color connector on your HDTV Set Top Box to the corresponding Pr Cr red color connector in the Component 1 group green color area row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV at the rear of the LCD
110. ting option Press the button and the Block Movie Rating to display the sub menu Movies may be blocked according to the following 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 Noone under 17 years of age Press the A or Y button to navigate the Movie rating options Press the Press OK button to block locked or allow unlocked When a higher level age is blocked all age levels below will be blocked Canadian English Rating Note Rating Enable must be set to On in order to use this option This option allows blocking of selected Canadian English TV or Cable channels based on age Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Press the W button to highlight the Setup option Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub menu Press the W button to highlight the Canadian English Rating option Press the button to go to the Rating Level sub menu The TV Rating levels can be set for program blocking according to age 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 Press the or V button to navigate through the rating options Press the Press OK button to block locked or allow unlocked When a higher level age
111. tinued use of your HDTV may cause fire or electric shock e Donotinstall 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 If 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 1 12 2009 3 V www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A 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 grounded to provide some
112. ton on the remote or side of the LCD HDTV Note e For a better picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC set your pc computer timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz For the best picture quality please refer to the pc or graphic card s user guide to find out if it is capable of an output of 1920x1080 at 60Hz resolution when using the parameters and values given to you on Section 2 7 2 of this User s Manual by way of VESA Reduce Blanking timing 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 1 12 2009 37 www VIZIO com Y VIZIO VF550XVT1A 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 Please see the table below for the factory preset resolutions Also see chart in Section 2 7 2 for the best resolution that can be obtained through RGB PC input when video card supports 1920x1080 resolution rs emem m xa s w w as 2 eme o 3m oe w w ox Co omeee o xe 7e w e om Cs mee 72 sw ee Ls wee 35 s 7 r owe 9 s owe 70 Ls owe 75 9e Le www e0 955 NOTES N Negative
113. uick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 AA Batteries for the Remote Control Caution Do not apply pressure to the screen 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 1 12 2009 5 www VIZIO com Y VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Additiomal certified accessories sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO HDTV To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product visit our web site at www VIZIO com or call us toll free at 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV The power consumption of the TV is about 244W AVG please use the power cord designated for TV 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 defeated The TV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping For proper ventilation you must allow space between the back of the TV and the wall If you would like to mount your TV on the wall please see below Preparing Your LCD HDTV for Wall Mounting for additional information Avoid installing the TV in places with high humidity dust or smoke
114. ure 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 he exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to 2 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your HDTV e Do not overload power st
115. us menu or the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely lt gt gt RENE MENU Select Back PIP Picture in Picture Language This option sets the parameters for a second sub screen allowing two sources to be viewed simultaneously Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display OSD Press the W button to highlight the Setup option Sleep Timer Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub menu Wide Note When Rating Enable is set to On PIP functions will be disabled This is because PIP sources can contain blocked material and cannot be Input Naming enabled with the password If PIP functions are desired please set Rating Enable to Off Please refer to page 68 for details Select the Picture in Picture feature OK 0E m Enter Select Back Y 98 www VIZIO com PIP Mode Off PIP Mode Press the W button to highlight the PIP mode option PIP Source Press the or P button to select Off PIP or POP Picture outside picture In the PIP mode a smaller sub screen will be displayed within the main screen For the POP mode the main screen and sub screen will be of equal size and be positioned side by side OR Press the A PIP button on the remote to select PIP Picture in Picture POP Picture on Picture and Off PIP Position Audio Source Select tha modes witnin ihe PIP feature PIP Source When PIP or POP is selected Press the W button to highlight the PIP Source option Press the
116. utton on your Cable Remote When used with the TV this button is used to select PIP Picture in Picture POP Picture on Picture and Off B P SIZE When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Cable Box has been entered this button will operate the Cable Box the same as this button on your Cable Remote When used with the TV this button is used to select PIP Size Small Medium or Large C P INPUT When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Cable Box has been entered this button will operate the Cable Box the same as this button on your Cable Remote If you have a Satellite Box and the code to match your Satellite Box has been entered this button will operate the Satellite Box the same as this button on your Satellite Hemote When used the TV this button is used to select PIP Input Please refer to page 61 for PIP Input combinations D D P CH When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Satellite Box has been entered this button will operate the Satellite Box the same as this button on your Satellite Remote When used with the TV this button is used to select PIP channel when TV is selected as the PIP source TV Press this button to select TV Tuner input AV Repeated pressing of this button will switch between AV1 and AV2 inputs COMPONENT Repeated pressing of this button will switch between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs HOM HDMI Repeated pressing of t
117. wing sequence TV AV1 AV2 S Video Component 1 Component 2 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 and HDMI5 Once you have stepped through the entire sequence you will return to the beginning of the sequence Main AV1 AV2 COMPONENT1 COMPONENT2 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 HDMI5 Additionally when the OSD is active this button confirms the menu function to be adjusted When the OSD is not active this button will show the current input selections CH A V Use these buttons to step up or down the TV channels While the OSD is active these buttons function as up and down controls in the OSD menus VOL lt P Use these buttons to increase or decrease to the speaker volume While the OSD is active these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus Y 10 www VIZIO com Rear Panel Connections 2 3 CABLE ANTENNA PTICA L n OPTICAL o e W AUDIO OUT D 8 w 42 1 ACIN Plug in your power cable here 2 HDMI 1 Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection 3 HDMI 2 Connect a secondary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled devic
118. y search for analog and digital channels Analog Channels 0 Digital Channels 0 Once the adjustments are completed press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely M Scan for available channels Cancel Version 1 12 2009 55 Y www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Partial Channel Search If channels are missing after the auto search process a partial channel search can be performed within a specified channel range Press the W button to highlight the Partial Channel Search option From Channel Press the P button to enter the submenu Press the button to select scan mode to look for Analog Digital or both obe e Analog Digital channels Press the W button to highlight the From Channel option Press the dor P buttons to select the lower channel number of the search range Press the W button to highlight the To Channel option Press the or gt buttons to select the upper channel number of the search range TA Press OK to channel search or both type to be scanned i UE Press the MENU key to return to the previous menu or the EXIT key to exit the OSD completely Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available channels in memory channels may be removed so that when selecting channels using CH or CH those channels will be skipped over Select the channel you wish to remove by pressing the MENU button to bring up the OSD Auto Search Press the W button to highlight SKIP CHANNE
119. zation number and or ii beyond the fifteen 15 day period and or iii 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 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 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 90 www V

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