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1. s L Gumi AUDIO OUT 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 and connect the other end to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors at the rear of the HDTV Analog Audio Out 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and Receiver Amp sp Syn 4 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the On Screen Display OSD menu ee ee 5 Press the MENU button on the remote control to highlight the Audio menu then press MENU to select it 6 Press V on the remote control to select SPEAKERS 7 Press on the remote control to select OFF so the sound from Ee a the HDTV will be routed through your Receiver Amp system Note FA 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 AUDIO OUT If your sound system has a SPDIF optical digital audio input you can connect it to the OPTICAL digital audio out at the rear of the HDTV This is active when receiving audio with the programs being viewed no matter what input is being used S www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting a Computer MD 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and Computer 2 Connect the VGA cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on th
2. Children 8 years or older G General Programming suitable for all audiences PG Parental guidance 14 Viewers 14 years or older 18 Adult programming Canadian French Rating Press the MENU button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following Canadian French ratings G General audience 8 ans General not recommended for young children 13 ans Not suitable for children under 13 years of age 16 ans Not suitable for under 16 years of age 18 ans Adults only DTV Rating This option updates the TV or Movie rating table for digital programs in your local or regional area It will allow the parental guidance control feature in your TV to have the most current parental control database for a digital signal This option may be available in the future for activation When this option has been activated in your area the DIV Rating will be a solid color indicating that an update is available Press button to begin the update and follow the on screen instructions to complete this procedure If DIV Rating is faded out then no update is available the option is not activated in your area Blocked Unrated Programming Block programming that does not have a rating Version 3 4 2009 43 CH www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Change the Password Select Access Code Edit to enter a new 4 digit password using the number buttons on the remote Enter it a second time to confirm you
3. Auto Search ca oe Automatically search for TV channels that are available in your area The TV Select Back will search for analog and digital channels Partial Channel Search Antenna If channels are missing after the auto search process a partial channel search Status Scanning can be performed within a specified channel range Select to scan for Analog Digital or both Analog Digital channels then press the V button to highlight the To and From selection Press the button to select the range of KE channel numbers you want to start searching in Press MENU to start channel search Analog Channels 0 Skip Channel After the TV has stored all of the available channels in memory channels may be removed Press the button to select the channel to be skipped when using the CHA or CHV buttons You will still be able to select this channel using the number buttons on the remote control Scan for available channels MTS This option allows the selection of a second audio program which may contain commentary or a different language such as Spanish e www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control Daylight Saving Setting the daylight saving time for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUID
4. Based on your home theater configuration you can decide which option is the right one for you Using HDMI Best c HDMI 2 For optimal results DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on your HDTV 1 Turn off your HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI 2 input at the rear of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and your DVD player 4 Select HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control Note If HDMI 2 is being used connect to another HDMI port instead HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DVI AUDIO L E We CD DVD OO R SAE 1 Turn off your HDTV and DVD player 2 Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 4 Input at the rear of the HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from the DVI audio output jacks on the DVD player to the adjacent HDMI 4 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV 4 Turnon the power to the HDTV and your DVD player 5 Select HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control Note To maintain the display quality use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable Cable lengths up to 10 meters are available See www VIZIO com or call 1 888 VIZIOCE 1 888 84
5. Once the menu option is highlighted press either or on the remote control or VOL or VOL on the side of the HDTV to adjust the setting TV 4 Press the LAST button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if the task has been completed Picture menu options Menu to adjust overall quality of the picture Picture Mode Ee Choose from Custom Standard Movie Game Vivid Football Golf Basketball ae ae et N and Baseball Auto Adjust The Auto Adjust Size Position and Fine Tune options only appear when a computer is connected to your HDTV H SIZE Adjust the horizontal size of the picture H Position Adjust the horizontal position of the picture V Position Adjust the vertical position of the picture Fine Tune Fine Tune the PC signal Brightness Backlight The Backlight level adjusts the lamp current and this affects the overall Contrast brilliance of the picture but does not affect the Brightness black level or Contrast white level of the picture Brightness The Brightness adjusts the black levels in the picture If the brightness is too low you will not be able to see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the ge intensity of the Backlight Lan fl brightness is too high the picture will look washed out ols Select Back Contrast The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the picture If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out a
6. e Only use the specified AA batteries e Do not mix new and old batteries This may result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury e Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury e Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations e Keep the batteries away from children and pets Remote Control Range Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands Do 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 Version 3 4 2009 13 CH www VIZIO com VIZ
7. 5 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners 4 FIM lee TEE 34 Fine Tuning the picture rrrrnrrnnnrrnrnrrrnnnrernnrennnrrnnnn 28 UNN 52 Inputs O 56 ARED EE EEE ere 4 OL 01119 10 10 gt EE 14 Installation services 7 Language setup BEER 39 Maintenance of IV 46 MPEG NR MPEG Noise Reduction 34 Naming ie fN 41 Noise Heduchon ENNEN 34 OSD Brightness Adjustment neseeeeeneenneeneeeneeereene 51 Contrast Adiustment 51 Parental Controls c ccccecccceececeseeceeeseeeesseeeeeees 42 Block Unrated Programming eeeneeeneenneeneeeneeni 43 Canadian English HRatnng 43 Canadian French Hang 43 Change the Hasswond 44 Channel lok caie2 screcacicascccesdacananbeasaaasazccecsnsoanccs 42 DITV RAUNG E 43 US Movie Rating ccccssececcssseecceseeeseeseesseaeees 43 US TV RAUNG EE 42 Picture Menu adiusimments 33 Picture Mode adiustments 33 PIP Picture in Picture rrnrrrnrnnrrrrnnnrerrnnrrenvnnnnnn 39 Precision OP ON DE 35 Real Cinema Mode 35 REMO Lae 12 Batteries sececon sien nieccestencrsoureeedseeensesbuexcdesiesdenekeceeetst 13 REE LA lt SE EE EE cece neon ces 13 Reset All Settings ccccscccsssseeecesseesseeeeesseeseeees 44 Reset Picture Mode 35 Resetting the System rrrrnnrrrnrnnrrnrnnnrennnnnrenrnnnnen 44 RGB Connecting your PC 23 Safety Instruchons 2 Screen Size explanation rrrarrrnnnrrrnnrerrnnrnrnnnennnre 45 Search for channel
8. Caption is displayed The options PR Select Back available are Font Size letter size Font Color letter color Font Opacity letter transparency Font Size Background Color color of the background where Closed Caption is displayed e Background Opacity sets the transparency of the background e Window Color color of the area where characters are displayed e Window Opacity transparency of the area where characters are displayed Font Color Font Opacity Background Color Select Digital Closed Captioning Features ols Select Back Version 3 4 2009 41 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Parental If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing you can do this by turning on the Parental Control Selected programs movies and channels can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV To select the options in the Parental sub menu press the MENU button or the button Enter a password to access the Parental menu The default password set in the factory is 0000 Note The Parental menu does not appear when the input mode is set to HDMI A new menu will be displayed showing the following Parental settings Rating Enable H V Position b System Info System Reset Select Parental Controls menu DE Enter Select Back This is the master control for program blocking When set to On TV and Movie blocking can
9. Service Do not insert any device into this port unless instructed by VIZIO Support HoOomI5S SERVICE Certified HDMI and HDMI DVI cables are available for purchase from www VIZIO com or by calling 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 Version 3 4 2009 11 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control on GUIDE This button displays program information i POWER O Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby rav omr HOMI mode Press it again to return to the Standby mode TV Press this button to select TV AV Press this button to select AV1 and AV2 either Composite or S Video input MENU k COMP Press the button to select Component 1 or Component 2 inputs HDMI Press this button to select the HDMI input By pressing it repeatedly you will go through all HDMI inputs in sequence MENU Use this button for the On Screen Display OSD menu Press the button to select a feature after it has been highlighted A Tak These buttons are used to navigate the OSD menu They are used as value settings when the slide bar is shown on the screen and option settings to turn a feature off or on MUTE This button turns the sound on and off LAST This button recalls the previously viewed channel If the On Screen Display OSD menu is being used this button will allow you to get back to previous menu screen or out to your program when you press it repeatedly VOL A
10. V This button turns the volume up or down CH A V This button turns the channels up or down PIP Pressing this key will activate the picture in picture feature The screen will display the sub screen in the corner over the main screen when the key is pressed Pressing it again will display the POP Picture Outside Picture option SWAP Press to swap the Main and Sub screens when in PIP Mode FREEZE Press to freeze the main screen display Press again to return to live action The audio continues while the picture is in freeze mode NUMBER BUTTON PAD Use these buttons to select a channel or enter a password INPUT Repeatedly pressing this button will step you through the input sources in the following sequence TV AV1 AV2 Component1 Component2 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 COMPONENT HDMI4 and HDMI5 The sequence will then be repeated COMPONENT DASH When selecting a digital channel directly use this RGB button for the separation of main and sub channels For HDMI 1 example channel 28 2 would be selected by the button HDMI2 sequence 2 8 DASH 2 HDMI3 HDMI4 HDMI5 3 12 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control matching 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
11. does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 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 50 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information Specifications Brightness 500nits cd m typical Contrast 1400 1 Response Time 5ms typical Viewing Angle 178 horizontal vertical Inputs 1x RF 2x Component and stereo audio one stereo 2x Composite Video and stereo audio one audio shared with Composite input stereo audio shared with Component input 5x HDMI 4 back 1 side 1 back 1 side 1x RGB 1x S Video 1x USB servic
12. one for you Refer to your set top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator Using HDMI Best HDMI HDMI 1 SET TOP BOX Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV for optimal results Note To maintain the display quality use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable Cable lengths up to 10 meters are available See www vizio com or call 1 888 VIZIOCE 1 888 849 4623 for details 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 2 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set Top Box and the other end to the HDMI 1 input at the rear of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 4 Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control e The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection e If you are already using the HDMI1 input for another device or you do not want to use the HDMI1 input for the Set Top Box you can connect the Set Top Box to another HDMI connection e Refer to your HDTV Set Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operat
13. or V on the remote control or CH A or CH on the side of the HDTV to highlight the Audio menu option savn 3 Press the MENU button to select the options in the Audio menu 4 Press either A or V on the remote control or CH or CH V on the side of the HDTV to select an Audio menu option TV 5 Once the menu option is highlighted press either lt or gt on the remote control or VOL or VOL on the side of the HDTV to adjust the setting 6 Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if the task has been completed Picture Menu to adjust overall quality of the Audio Audio menu options Enter Select Audio Mode Choose from Flat Rock Pop Classic or Jazz Equalizer To select the options in the Equalizer sub menu press the MENU button or the button A new menu will be displayed showing the levels for different frequencies Starting from lowest to the highest pitch they are 120 Hz 500Hz 1 5 kHz 5 kHz and 10 kHz 1 Press the lt or buttons to select the frequency to be adjusted 2 Use the A org buttons to adjust to adjust the selected frequency to your preference Values above 0 will boost the frequency and values below 0 will attenuate the frequency Z 500HZ1 5KHZ 5KHZ 10KHZ Note The Equalizer adjustment will only be available when SRS TSHD is set Select Frequencies to Equalize to Off ce Select Back Balance Adjust the sound to
14. p faa vos Note N Negative P Positive Primary Mode Resolution through RGB 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 1920 x 1080 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 Front Porch 48 3 sync Width 32 D Back Porch 80 23 Total 2080 1111 Frequency 66 587 KHz 59 934 Hz a www VIZIO com 1 Connect the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the HDTV and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket 2 Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV see Chapter 2 for detailed steps 3 Turn Power On Once all the components are connected press the Power ON button on the side of the HDTV or on the remote control 4 Initial Setup After powering on the TV set the nitial Setup Welcome screen will come up Press the button on the remote control The Language choice screen will be displayed the default English option is highlighted If you wish to change the OSD language to Espa ol or Fran ais press the V button on the remote control to select the language you want Press the button on the remote to go to the next screen The next screen will display the options to select between Ho
15. ponni entered it correctly Note Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place The System Reset feature see page 53 does NOT reset the password System Info Display the technical information including model name version and revision of firmware source type and resolution Change Parental Control Password System Reset To select the options in the System Reset sub menu press the MENU button or the button A new menu will be displayed showing the following System Reset settings Setup Wizard Use this function to return to the Initial Setup menu Use this function if you want to have a guided setup when you move your TV Please refer to Chapter 3 for more information Note Previously scanned channels will be removed Reset All Settings Use this function to reset the TV to the default factory settings The screen will display a message to confirm that you want to reset the values to factory settings Note This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password Are you sure i www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes You can switch viewing modes using the remote control please follow the instructions on page 30 Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4 3 aspect ratio 1 33 1 source is preserved so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image Standard TV broadcasts are displa
16. thirty 30 inches and larger generally will be made on site where the display is installed The determination for performing the on site repair is dependent upon the manufacturing defect and is at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Repairs required on displays which are less than thirty 30 inches generally will be performed at a VIZIO service center Parts Repairs may be made with new or recertified parts or the entire unit may be replaced with a new or recertified unit at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Replacement parts or replacement units provided under this limited warranty are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period or for ninety 90 days from warranty service or replacement whichever is later How to Obtain Warranty Service To obtain warranty service contact VIZIO Technical Support via email at TechSupportQVIZIO com via phone at 877 MYVIZIO 877 698 4946 or via postal mail at VIZIO Technical Support 39 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 You must provide the model serial number and date of purchase VIZIO Technical Support is available from 6 00AM to 9 00PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 10 00AM to 2 00PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday Please note that holiday hours may vary For up to date information please visit www VIZIO com VIZIO reserves the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if defects or damages are covered by this limited warranty In case of a claim that i
17. 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 10801 and Dolby digital surround sound HDTV provides 900 000 2 1 million pixels Integrated HDTV An HDTV that has the digital tuner built into 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
18. 1 Attach one end of the strap to the wall e If you have a drywall finish attach it to a stud using a washer underneath the screw head e If you have a solid wall you should use a lag bolt again using a washer under the nut Attach the other end of the Safety Strap to one of the upper wall mounting holes on the back of the HDTV using a washer under the screw head 8 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER VIZIO LIGHT The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal Side Panel Controls POWER w Switch your HDTV on by pressing the button once Press the button again to turn your HDTV off MENU This button activates the On Screen Display OSD If a sub menu is active pressing this button will return to the previous menu level CH A V Use these buttons to select the next or previous TV channels While the OSD is active these buttons function as up and down controls in the OSD menus VOL Use these buttons to increase or decrease the speaker volume While the OSD is active these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus INPUT ENTER Repeated pressing of this button steps through the input sources in the following sequence TV AV1 AV2 Component 1 Com
19. 1 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 73 8 lbs without stand 86 3 Ibs with stand Version 3 4 2009 51 O www VIZIO com Operating Non Operating VIZIO VF550M User Manual Gross Weight 104 2 Ibs Certifications CSA CSA US FCC Bets 7 AV Safety certificate 60065 Energy Star 3 0 ATSC Spec A 65 EIA CEA 766 A Product specifications may change without notice or obligation Glossary Standard Definitions Analog TV Today s TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound Aspect Ratio 4x3 Traditional TV aspect ratio that is the screen s 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
20. 9 PIP Pict re in PICIUTO EE 39 DEN TT 40 VIE 40 MASS ANG WEE 41 CC Closed Captor EE EEE a E R A EEEE 41 Ee 42 Bs e EE EEE EEE 44 SR ee E 44 Understanding Viewing Features rrrnnnvnnnnnvnnnnvnnnunnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnernnnnrnnnnvnnnnnnnnnennnnernnnennnnnnmennnnr 45 WIG WING We EE 45 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING cece cece e eee es 46 M nen EE 46 Troubleshooting RETTEN 46 ge TEE Neen te RECHT TE 47 Telephone amp Technical Support sccsenececsccce ceccesceesccssscresstiacstsentiatcatancusasocagveGadceucgetccicanceeecote ceceetoncecetin 49 ES 50 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement annnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnennnnnnnnnnennnnennnnr 50 CHAPTER 6 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION ccc cece cece eee eeceeceeeeeeees GL PENN pce cts ec ccc eee eetec eee ace eer es ecee ete seen ee eee tge ete ieee eee receeaent 51 Glossary Standard DefinitiOnS rrennnxrnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenmennnnnnen 52 EE 56 6 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage Once you have opened the carton check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are included The screen can easily be scratched or broken so handle yo
21. 9 4623 for details Version 3 4 2009 19 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Using Component Video Better 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the component cable green blue and red from your DVD player to an available set of COMPONENT jacks on the back or side of your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the back or side of your HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player D Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV or directly by pressing the COMP button on the Remote Control Note You can also connect the DVD player to the Component 2 connections on the side of the TV If using Component 2 press the COMP button until Component 2 is selected Using S Video Better gr 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player 2 Connect the S VIDEO cable from your DVD player to the S VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV 3 Using an audio cable 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 HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player B Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control 2 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M Use
22. E button on the remote control Channel Info Channel Info displays the technical information of the channel including channel number frequency modulation type status SNR signal noise ratio and signal strength ter Menu Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV The Picture menu will be shown on the screen 2 Press either or V on the remote control or CH A or CH V on the side of the HDTV to highlight the Setup menu option and then press the MENU button to select the Setup menu 3 Press either or V on the remote control or CH or CH V on the side of the HDTV to select an Input menu option 4 Once the menu option is highlighted press either lt or on the remote control or VOL or VOL on the side of the HDTV to adjust the setting 5 Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to Wide return to your program if the task has been completed Sleep Timer Input Naming Setup menu options Select the language of OSD MENU Language ca a Select to change the Language of the OSD The default is English You can also ote Sas Back select Espanol or Frangais PIP Picture in Picture Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at the same time One picture is displayed as the full screen main screen and the other picture is displayed in a small window sub screen Note PIP is only available when the Parental Controls are OFF To select the
23. HDTV may cause fire or electric shock e Do not install your HDTV in an area with heavy dust or high humidity Operating your HDTV in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock e Follow instructions for moving your HDTV Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are unplugged before moving your HDTV e When unplugging your HDTV hold the power plug not the cord Pulling on the power cord may damage the wires inside the cord and cause fire or electric shock When your HDTV will not be used for an extended period of time unplug the power cord e To reduce risk of electric shock do not touch the connector with wet hands e Insert batteries in accordance with instructions Incorrect polarities may cause the batteries to leak which can damage the remote control or injure the operator e f any of the following occurs contact the dealer o The power cord fails or frays Liquid sprays or any object drops into your HDTV Your HDTV is exposed to rain or other moisture Your HDTV is dropped or damaged in any way O O O o The performance of your HDTV changes substantially Version 3 4 2009 3 CH www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M 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 protection against vo
24. IO VF550M User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use The VIZIO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays gone en Connector Description Quality type p Best HDMI provides an interface between any audio video W I source such as a set top box DVD player or A V receiver digital and a digital television DTV over a single cable Best digital keg Connect an antenna or directly to cable to receive digital broadcasts analog Best EEE Met ai GL RGB PC VGA This is most commonly used for PC input Better G d i Ke hk Component Component video provides a sharper image than composite video and S video because the three video signals provide higher resolution and more detail analog S Video AV1 Combining the video signals into two i channels S Video provides a sharper image than Good Composite video but is not as good as Component video analog Composite AV1 amp 2 Video signals are combined into one channel thus making the image less sharp than Component or S Video i www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have four options for connecting your cable or satellite box to your HDTV HDMI Component Composite or Coax RF Based on your home theater configuration you can decide which option is the right
25. If you want to mount your HDTV on the wall see below for additional information Avoid installing your HDTV in places with high humidity dust or smoke so you do not shorten the service life of the electronic components Install your HDTV in a level landscape orientation with the VIZIO logo at the bottom to prevent poor ventilation and component damage Version 3 4 2009 7 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall follow the instructions below 1 Remove the stand base a b C 2 Mount your HDTV on the wall a b Disconnect the cables from your HDTV Place your HDTV face down on a soft flat surface to prevent damage to the screen Remove the eight 8 screws holding the base to your HDTV Pull downward on the base and lift off Attach your HDTV to a wall mount sold separately using the mounting holes in the back panel of your HDTV Read the instructions that came with e oun your specific wall mount to properly hang your HDTV Attaching the safety strap When your HDTV is not mounted on the wall use the included safety strap to attach the HDTV to the wall to reduce the chance of the HDTV being pulled over The Safety Strap should be used with common sense practice such as ensuring that children or adults do not climb up grabbing the top of the HDTV and pulling it onto themselves
26. ONENT L and R Audio jacks on the back of your HDTV 4 Turn on your HDTV and set top box D Press COMP on the remote control to view the content You can also press INPUT on the remote control e www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Using S Video Better gm 1 Turn off your HDTV and set top box 2 Connect the S VIDEO cable from your set top box to the S VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red on your set top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV 4 Turn on your HDTV and set top box 5 Press AV on the remote control to view the content You can also press INPUT on the remote control Using Composite Video Good Soe E 1 Turn off your HDTV and set top box Connect the video cable yellow from your set top box to the AV jack yellow on the back of your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red on your set top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV 4 Turn on your HDTV and set top box 5 Press AV on the remote to view the content You can also press INPUT on the remote control Using Coaxial Antenna Good DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA Bas SET TOP BOX 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV 2 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV 4 Select TV using t
27. Return all Audio settings to factory default A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it Press either lt or to make the selection and then press MENU to accept it Note Only settings under the Audio menu will be reset Are you sure 22000 Version 3 4 2009 37 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual TU Menu 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 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen 2 Press either A or V on the remote control or CH A or CH V on the side of the HDTV to highlight the TV menu 3 Press the MENU button to select 4 Press eitherA or V on the remote control or CH A or CH on the side of the HDTV to select a TV menu option 5 Once the menu option is highlighted press either lt or on the remote control or VOL or VOL on the side of the HDTV to adjust the setting 6 Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if the task has been completed Auto Search TV menu options Partial Channel Search Skip Channel Tuner Mode Select Cable or Air Antenna depending upon which equipment you have MTS attached to the DTV TV Input Select the signal either basic cable or over the air antenna channel input
28. VIZIO VF550M User Manual vizio Dear VIZIO Customer Congratulations on your new VIZIO VF550M television purchase Thank you for your support For maximum benefit of your HDTV please read these instructions before making any adjustments and retain them for future reference We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO HDTV High Definition Television For assistance please call 877 668 8462 or e mail us at Www vizio com To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO HDTV please visit our website at www vizio com or call toll free at 888 849 4623 We recommend you register your VIZIO HDTV either at our website www VIZIO com or fill out and mail your registration card For peace of mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty VIZIO offers on site extended warranty service plans These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period Visit our website or call us to purchase a plan Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO Inc dba V Inc HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories ENERGY STAR Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories SIS SSG TruSurround HD and TruVolume are trademarks of SRS Labs In
29. analog TV system Note The Federal Communications Commission FCC the Consumer Electronics Association CEA and the Consumer Electronics Retailers Coalition CERC have made a new tip sheet available for digital television DTV retailers to reproduce and distribute to consumers on the sales floor The file may be downloaded online at www dtv gov While you re there check out the other useful information in the FCC is making available to consumers interested in learning more about the analog to digital transition SI www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Limited Product Warranty VIZIO provides a ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser of a new VIZIO display purchased from an authorized VIZIO U S reseller and used in the fifty 50 United States or Puerto 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
30. be set If turned Off you will not be able to access other rating options in this menu Channel Block Block individual channels from being displayed US TV Rating Press the MENU button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following US TV ratings Y All children Y7 Older children G General audience PG Guidance suggested 14 Strongly cautioned MA Mature audience You can also customize the TV ratings for the following content A All sub ratings D Sexual dialog L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy violence 7 www VIZIO com A DUS VEV TV Y e TV Y7 TV G TV PG m m m m TV 14 m m m m WAV m e M Allowed Rating Blocked Rating Set Rating Levels to block or unblock for US TV broadcasts menu HE Set Select Back VIZIO VF550M User Manual US Movie Rating Press the MENU button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following US Movie ratings G General audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Recommended for children 13 years of age or older R Mature audience NC 17 No one under 17 years of age i Allowed Rating X No one under 17 years of age Blocked Rating Canadian English Rating Set Rang Level to block or unblock or US Press the MENU button to block locked or allow unlocked channels by the following Canadian English ratings ich cm C Children C8
31. c 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 3 4 2009 1 CH www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits and misuse may result in electric shock or fire To prevent your HDTV from being damaged the following rules should be observed for the installation use and maintenance of your HDTV Read the following safety instructions before operating your HDTV Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference e To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage switch off the power before connecting other components to your HDTV e Unplug the power cord before cleaning your HDTV A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning your HDTV Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning your HDTV Do not use abrasive cleaners e Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insure compatibility e When moving your HDTV from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature condensation ma
32. can b The Channel Scan screen will be Please connect your cable or displayed default choice is Scan antenna to the DTV TV input Press the button on the remote control to commence the search for available channels to be stored CR _ Skip Scan If you do not want to scan for channels at this time GIES select press the V button on the remote to highlight Skip Scan and then press the gt button Exit Note If you select Skip Scan you can scan channels at a later time by selecting the TV input then going to the Menu and selecting the Auto Search option in the TV menu Initial Setup Channel Scan c The screen will now change to show the progress of the search Channel Scan will take a few for Analog NTSC and Digital minutes to complete ATSC channels Status Scanning Analog Channels 7 Digital Channels 2 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 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual d When finished the Complete screen will be displayed to inform you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup Initial Setup Complete Press the button on the remote control to exit and beg
33. ce e Standard analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your digital flat panel TV has video that is many times better than old TV so you will see interference and deficiencies you did not know you had You cannot see a picture Make sure the power button is ON VIZIO logo glows white Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket Press the INPUT button on the remote to select a different input source Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV If your HDTV is connected to a computer press any button on your keyboard to wake your computer If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window You see a distorted picture or You may be getting interference from electrical appliances cars motorcycles hear unusual sound or fluorescent lights If you have not mounted it on the wall try moving your HDTV to another location to see if this is the cause of the problem The picture has abnormal Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV patterns Make sure the specifications of external devices meet the specifications of your HDTV i e resolution If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna ar
34. ch vary from state to state This is the only warranty applicable no one is authorized to extend or modify it or to grant any other warranty on VIZIO s behalf Owner s Responsibility To ensure warranty service keep the dated bill or sales receipt as evidence of the purchase date and location This limited warranty applies only to original purchaser and is non transferable Note Warranty service conditions are subject to change For the latest Warranty Terms and Conditions and additional information regarding VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty please see complete details online at www VIZIO com VIZIO Return Policy VIZIO s return policy allows for products purchased directly from VIZIO to be returned by the original purchaser during the initial thirty 30 day period following the date of purchase A VIZIO return authorization number must first be obtained as provided below The refund will be the purchase price actually paid by the purchaser less a ten percent 10 restocking fee per each item returned Shipping and handling are not refundable The return authorization number must first be obtained from VIZIO s Customer Service by emailing CustomerSupport VIZlO com or by calling 949 428 2525 6 00AM to 9 00PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday and 10 00AM to 2 00PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday Please note that holiday hours may vary For up to date information please visit www VIZIO com Products must be returned to the address spe
35. cified by VIZIO Customer Service and must be shipped in the original packaging with freight prepaid to VIZIO and must be received in new and unused condition The return authorization number must be included in the packaging VIZIO reserves the right to assess fees for any damaged or missing parts in addition to the ten percent 10 restocking fee Return authorization numbers are valid for only fifteen 15 days from issuance The customer is responsible for and must prepay all shipping charges and shall assume all risk of loss or damage to the product while in transit to VIZIO If the product is returned to VIZIO i without a VIZIO return authorization number and or ii beyond the fifteen 15 day period and or 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 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual customer will be provided with an on si
36. d 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 3 4 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions eereereeg e egene Eege 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection rrrvnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnennnnnennnnnnnrnnnnnennnnemnr 4 FCC Bulletin for New TV OWwners xrrnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnernnnnerrnnnnerennnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnmennnnnner 4 Package e a EE 7 So CONN TR OUI Te A A 7 Wall Mounting your HDTV E 8 Attaching the safely Sap E 8 CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS cece eee e ene e eens 9g Fronte BE 9 side Papel eu ge E H Rear Panel CONNECNONS eege geegent 10 Right Side Panel Connection wicsiesicciccsceesieetendsvecsseneeniscstdasnesenenstubnessndaencwosssentecesedannsscuadseetsedenmereetenens 11 VIZIO REMOTE CONT N saiceuisicnnicntectenncutewonanendvccescavarsdenden wrdneciensscas a a ea aeaa Eaa 12 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote C
37. devices For example if you connect a VCR to AV1 you can name it VCR You may use up to 8 characters per component COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 1 1 Press the P button to go to the next screen that shows the different inputs 2 Pressthe V button to select the desired input which you want to label 3 Press the MENU button to go to the first space in the bracket COMPONENT2 COMPONENT2 RGB Input the source name to user perference Input the source name to user perference 4 Press either the or V button and select ghey iesch a desired letter or number mo no 5 Press the P button to go to the next OK Select Cancel Edit Select Back space and select a second character 6 Repeat the step 4 and 5 until the name of the input is complete 7 Press the MENU button to accept the name of the input or the LAST key to cancel the setting CC Closed Caption To select the options in the CC sub menu press the MENU button or ek button A new menu will be displayed showing the following CC settings Digital CC Style CC The CC feature is available when watching regular analog NTSC TV Select from CC1 CC2 CC3 or CC4 Closed Caption for regular TV is usually CC1 or CC2 Digital CC Style The Digital CC Style feature is available when watching digital TV Allow to select the mode of how Closed Caption will be used Select either As Broadcaster or Custom If Custom is selected then you can customize the way Closed
38. 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 3 4 2009 45 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter s Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Important 1 2 Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV Do not use volatile solvent such as toluene rosin and alcohol to clean the TV Such chemicals may damage the housing screen glass and remote control and cause paint to peel Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control Use a soft cloth for cleaning 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 Use a soft cloth to gently clean the screen The screen glass is very fragile Do not scrape it with any sharp object Do not press or tap the screen to avoid cracking When the screen is seriously contaminated use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the display Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing Wipe the display with a dry cloth after cleaning 46 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Troubleshooting Guide If your HDTV fails or the perfo
39. e back of your HDTV 3 Connect the 1 8 inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the back of your HDTV This step is optional and only needed if you want to transmit audio from the computer through the TV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and Computer 5 Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV Note e For best picture quality when connecting a PC computer through RGB PC set your PC computer timing mode to VESA 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz e Refer to your PC computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product e A RGB VGA cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store Version 3 4 2009 23 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 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 Resolution through RGB Input chart below for the best resolution that can be obtained through RGB PC input when video card supports 1920x1080 resolution e ooxem eo orero cosir P P mine a eooxem r2 sor ml P P _ s0000 windows s oxo zs seers sooo p r Jee 6 mam oo 40969 am n n Jens oan al nr p Tase o roxo 70 mag room n
40. e only Outputs 1x SPDIF Optical Digital Audio 1x Stereo Audio 1080P FHDTV HDMI v1 3 3D comb filter Dynamic Contrast Ratio technology HD game port Noise reduction 10 bit D panel 10 bit video processing MTS stereo decoder Dolby Digital for ATSC QAM Signal Compatibility 480i SDTV 480P EDTV 720P HDTV 1080i HDTV 1080P FHDTV Channel skip add Video input naming capability Closed caption Parental control V Chip 2 0 Programmable Timer Freeze PIP POP VESA mount compatabile SRS TSHD TruVolume ATSC Clear QAM tuner NTSC video decoding 3 2 or 2 2 reverse pull Features down Motion adaptive de interlace Progressive video scan via Component VGA HDMI FHDTV via HDMI or Component Color temperature adjustments of 6500K 9300K 11000K Independent Red Green Blue adjustments for color temperature fine tuning Signal Compatibility 480i SDTV 480P EDTV 720P HDTV 1080i HDTV 1080P FHDTV Computer support at 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1920x1080 via VGA HDMI Special Features MEMC 120Hz panel Speakers 2xBuilt in 15W Speakers 50 000 hours to half the original brightness IEC Connector for direct power line connection 100 240Vac at 50 60Hz 244W AVG lt 0 5W standby Panel Life Input Voltage Range Power Consumption Temperature 5 C 35 C Relative Humidity 20 80 Altitude 0 14 000 ft Temperature 20 C 50 C Relative Humidity 10 90 Altitude 0 40 000 ft Dimensions 5
41. e performed the customer will be provided with a return authorization number and mail in repair instructions Proof of purchase is required to confirm the product is within the one year limited warranty period and meets the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty The customer will be provided with instructions for packing and shipping the unit to the VIZIO service center The original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by VIZIO must be utilized The cost of shipping to VIZIO s service center is at the customer s expense After the product is repaired and tested the VIZIO service center will ship the unit back to the customer at VIZIO s expense VIZIO is not responsible for the de installation or re installation of the product Please read VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION Version 3 4 2009 55 CH www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Index PGC CS SONOS EE NE T Adjustments Selecting the Screen ze 52 Stepping through TV Channels rrrnnnnnnennnnnnnn 30 Volume 9 30 Advanced Adaptive Luma aannannennnnnnnnnennennsnnnnne 34 Advanced Adjustment ccccceeeceseeeeeeeeeseeeenees 32 Advanced Video adlusiments 34 Attaching the safety sirap 8 Audio adiusiments cece ceeecceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeenees 33 Audio Menu Analog Audio Out adiustments 37 Audio Mode adustme
42. ected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window Make sure the power button is ON VIZIO Logo glows white Press the INPUT button on the remote to select a different input source Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV Make sure all cables attached to the HDTV are connected to the correct output on the external device Adjust brightness contrast or backlight Press the INPUT button on the remote to select a different input source Check Color and Tint settings in Picture Menu Reset Picture settings Check the video cables to make sure they are securely connected If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window Point the remote directly at the remote sensor on your TV Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor Replace dead batteries with new ones Make sure you have selected TV mode on the remote If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close to a window For best image quality view HD wide screen programs where possible a www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual If HD content is not available view Standard Definition from a digital sour
43. ent generally is performed on displays which are determined to be economically unrepairable If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty and that a repair is not economically possible based on certain manufacturing defects in materials and or workmanship and or at VIZIO s option and sole discretion the customer will be provided with a return authorization number and replacement instructions Proof of purchase is required to confirm the product is within the one year limited warranty period and meets the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty For displays forty two inches 42 and larger VIZIO will generally cover the transportation charges to perform an on site swap of the original unit with the replacement unit 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 b
44. f these channels are 105 106 115 and 116 Version 3 4 2009 27 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Fine Tuning the picture 10 Press the MENU button to bring up the Menu display The Picture Menu is highlighted Press MENU to select it Use the A or V buttons to scroll to the Advanced Video option Press the button to select it Use either A or V to scroll to the Color Temperature option Press the button to select it Press either lt or to change setting to Normal and then press the LAST button repeatedly until the Picture Mode is displayed Press either lt or to change the Picture Mode option to Standard and then press the LAST button repeatedly until the Picture Menu is displayed Press either A or WV to scroll to the TV option and then press MENU to select it Press either A or V to scroll to Time Zone and then press either lt or to set the proper Time Zone of your area Press V to scroll down to Daylight Saving and then press either lt or to set to On or Off Press the LAST button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been repeatedly to exit the OSD menu Your HDTV set is now ready to use 28 www VIZIO com Audio Mode Menu to adjust overall quality of the picture menu co Enter Select Exit Noise Reduction Color Enhancement Advanced Adaptive Luma Backlight Control b Menu for White Balance Adjust
45. he INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control Version 3 4 2009 17 CH www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Coaxial RF Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV Gems Oo CABLE BOX DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV 2 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV 5 Turn on the power to the HDTV 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR if Rem DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR 2 Connect the Output to TV RF Out or Antenna Out connector on the rear of your VCR to the DTV TV CABLE ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV 3 Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR 4 Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control Note If you have an off air antenna or cable TV connect it to the Antenna In connector on the rear of your VCR e www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV HDMI Component S Video and Composite AV inputs
46. his issue MPEG NR MPEG Noise Reduction Choose from Off Low Medium or Strong Reduces white areas between color boundaries Smooth Mode Effect The Smooth Motion Effect option activates Motion Estimation Motion Compensation ME MC which suppresses motion judder or stuttering of the image when the camera pans across a scene or there is horizontal motion in the scene Choose from Off Low Middle or High Real Cinema Mode The Real Cinema Mode option allows selection of the type of compensation used for the Smooth Motion Effect option Choose from Off Precision and Smooth Smooth Feature This feature eliminates the effect of juddering during a fast action moving scene and sports programs Depending on the quality of the signal being watched the halo effect is noticeable Precision Option This option provides a sharper image of the scene while suppressing the halo effect sometimes observed with ME MC processing Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to factory default A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it Press either lt or to make the selection and then press MENU to accept it Note Only settings under the Picture menu will be reset Are you sure Version 3 4 2009 35 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Audio Menu 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen 2 Press either A
47. in watching Congratulations TV Initial Setup completed Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the TV or using the Input button on the remote control Pressing this button will cycle you through the following options TV AV1 AV2 Component1 Component2 RGB HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI3 HDMI4 and HDMIS COMPONENT COMPONENT2 Turn on your Cable Box VCR External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you will see a picture on your HDTV If there is no picture make sure you have selected the correct input on the HDTV RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 If the selected input is TV set the TV to either channel 3 or channel 4 matching the channel which HDMIS has been selected on the back of the VCR Cable Box External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver please refer to Owner or User s Manual of such equipment for details Note Your HDTV will display the television station or program selected by the cable box VCR external tuner or satellite receiver Use the remote control that came with that component to change programs or channels If the service being used is the one which setup includes a box with two outputs for two different distant rooms then scanning channels will help you to find the signal Be aware that the channel to be selected varies from provider to provider You may have to call your provider to get the specific channel when using your HDTV Some examples o
48. ists of several menu options Picture Adjust Audio Adjust Audio Mode 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 additional submenus i e the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV and Katz adjust overall quality of the nal the Picture menu will be shown on the screen 2 Press either or V on the remote control or VOL or VOL on the dich side of the HDTV to select one of the other menu options e Picture Picture Adjust e Audio Mode Audio Adjust e TV TV Tuner Setup e Setup Global Settings 3 Press MENU to select the option or feature you want to adjust Once the menu option is displayed press either A or V on the remote control or CH or CH on the side of the TV to select one of the items to adjust 5 Press MENU to select and then press either lt or gt to adjust the selection 6 Press the LAST button once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if adjustments have been completed os www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Picture Menu 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen 2 Press either or V on the remote control or CH A or CH V on the side of the HDTV to select a Picture menu option Audio Mode 3
49. l amplifier or stereo Speakers cannot be connected directly here 6 HDMI 4 Connect another digital video device such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device use a DVI HDMI cable and connect the analog audio output of the device to the L R AUDIO here VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI DVI cables are available for purchase from www VIZIO com or by calling 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 7 COMPONENT 1 YPb CbPr Cr with Audio L R Connect component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here There is an additional Component port on the side of the TV 3 10 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Right Side Panel Connection Q O 1 AV2 Connect the secondary source for composite video devices such as a VCR camcorder or video game Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source and then use the yellow connector to connect the external video from the same source Note The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2 2 COMPONENT2 YPb CbPr Cr with Audio L R Connect the secondary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or video game here Note The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2 3 HDMI 5 Connect another digital video device such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector 4
50. ltage 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 GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE 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 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT nec section 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS nec SECTION 810 21 Power Lines GROUND CLAMPS Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits or i dl E where it could fall into such power lines or circuits POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM nec ART 250 PART H 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 June 12 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 Class A or translator television stations an
51. me Mode and Retail Mode selecting Home Mode will save energy Press the button on the remote to go to the next screen If Retail Mode is selected the next option will allow you to switch your selection back to Home Mode Press the button on the remote to go to the next screen Version 3 4 2009 VIZIO VF 550M User Manual Initial Setup Welcome Allow the VIZIO Setup Wizard to help you tune your channels Initial Setup Language Please select your language English Espa ol Francais EG Select Exit Initial Setup Mode Setting Please select Home mode when installing this TV in your home Retail Mode ME Select Exit Initial Setup Mode Setting Are you sure you want to use Retail Switch to Home Mode mode Energy Saving can be achieved through home mode Use Retail Mode EEG Select Exit 25 Ex www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Note At this point if a set top box from your cable or satellite service company is being used press the LAST button on the remote control and skip to Select Input Source in the next section Otherwise continue with the next step Initial Setup Tuner a The Tuner screen will be Please select your input source displayed If you are using Cable Service with no box press the V button on the remote control to choose CABLE Cable Press the button on the remote to go to the next screen ele Select C Exit Initial Setup Channel S
52. ment menu UE Enter Select Back Daylight Saving Channel Info Select your Time Zone ols Select VIZIO VF550M User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you begin watching TV please make sure that any cable satellite or off air antenna connections are secure Also verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector 1 Press the power button on the remote 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 a If you are using an antenna or cable connected through the DIV 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 COMP 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 i
53. ment at the number below Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VIZIO s commitment to service excellence For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone Email techsupport vizio com 877 698 4946 Fax 949 585 9563 Hours of operation Monday Friday 6 am to 9 pm Saturday Sunday 8 am to 4 pm Please have your VIZIO model number serial number and date of purchase available before you call VIZIO Address 39 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 USA Telephone 949 428 2525 Fax 949 585 9514 Web www vizio com Version 3 4 2009 49 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M 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
54. nd if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright parts of a picture Version 3 4 2009 33 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Color Color adjusts the amount of color in the picture Tint The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture The easiest way to set tint is to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance In most cases the default middle position is correct If people s faces look too orange try reducing the level of color first Sharpness The Sharpness adjustment adjusts the sharpness of the edges of elements in the picture It does not produce detail that otherwise does not exist This adjustment is helpful when viewing SD Standard Definition sources Advanced Video To select the options in the Advanced Video sub menu press the MENU button or the gt button A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture Noise Reduction NR Sharpness This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of image motion content that may be present in the picture Choose from the Off Low Medium or Strong setting Reset Picture Mode Color Enhancement This feature increases the picture reproduction performance of the picture by reducing oversaturation of certain colors and improving flesh tones Choose from Off Normal Rich Color Green Flesh and Green Blue setting Sub menu for Advanced Picture Setting
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56. nput source Each press of the HDMI or COMP button on the remote control will cycle through the available inputs Press the button until the input associated with the device you wish to view is shown in the Info box at the upper right corner of the screen 3 When using option 2a press the Channel buttons on the remote or the CH A or V buttons on the side of the HDTV to change the channel The Channel buttons on the side of the HDTV and on the remote control will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI Component or AV S Video or Composite inputs Version 3 4 2009 29 CH www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings MENU Le Volume To adjust the volume press and hold the VOL or VOL button on the side of the 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 A or V 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 TV mode Wide Using this feature you can watch video content in different size modes on the HDTV 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up the OSD screen 2 Press the V button to scroll to Setup and then press MENU to select it 3 Press the V button to scroll down to select Wide 4 Press either lt or to
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58. o a window You switch to a different input e The TV remembers the volume level from the last time you adjusted it If the and the volume changes sound level is higher or lower from another source then the volume will change You switch to a different input e The TV remembers the viewing mode from the last time you used a particular and the screen size changes input AV 1 AV 2 Component HDMI and TV www VIZIO com CO VIZIO VF550M User Manual Tips for High Definition Users Your HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content Best image quality will be achieved by HDMI The next best is Component followed by Composite Due to variances in broadcast practices it is possible some image distortions can occur Tips for Letterbox Content Some Letterboxed or Widescreen versions of DVD movies are formatted for Users standard 4 3 Televisions Your HDTV has the ability to expand this content so the entire screen is filled at the expense of image accuracy To use this function press ZOOM on the remote control to cycle among the options Telephone amp Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you Our trained support personnel can often resolve the problem over the phone For more information on warranty service or repair after the warranty period please contact our Support Depart
59. ontrol 13 Remote Control Range EE 13 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions cccccccssececcesseeceeeeeccaueeecseaeecsaseessaueeecgeeeceueeeessaeeessgsesmessas 13 CHAPTER a CONNECTING EQUIPMENT RE 14 Which Video Connection Should USe rrnnnnurnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnernnnnnennnnnnnnnnnennnnnnernnnneemn 14 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite BOX nrrrrnnnnnrnnnnnvnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnernnnnnnnnnnnernnnnnennnnnnernnnenmurr 15 GPO TDMI BOST cameron ncepttnececctane EE anise aaeide E E EEEE nciaaedeotadmensount aren debe sue 15 HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI rrrrrnnnrnnnnnnrvnnnnrrnnnnnrnrnnnennnnnrrnrnnrenrnnsnnnnnn 16 Using Component Video Getter rrene 16 SE VISCO gt REE EEE 17 Using Composite Video Good 17 Using Coaxial Antenna Good 17 C onnecing C OAK dr RIP EE 18 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital IN 18 Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR rrnrrrnnnnnrnnnnnrevnnnrrnnnnnrenrnnnrnnnnnrnnnnnrennnnsrnnnnsnennnsnnennnnee 18 Connecting Your DVD EE 19 Sa RADNI BOS EEE EE 19 HDMI Connections for DVD Players with DV 19 Using Component Video Getter 20 Using S Video Better EEE EE 20 Using Composite AV Video Good 21 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera rnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnernnnnennnnnnnnnnnnernnnnunenn 21 Connecting an External Receiver AMp rnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvn
60. options in the PIP sub menu press the MENU button or the gt button A new menu will be displayed showing the following PIP settings PIP Mode Select from Off PIP or POP Picture outside picture In PIP mode a smaller sub screen is displayed on top of the main screen In POP mode the main screen and sub screen are of equal size and are positioned side by side Version 3 4 2009 39 CH www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual PIP Source Select the input source for the sub screen The input sources available will vary according to which input is used for the main screen PIP Position Select where you want the PIP screen positioned over the main screen PIP Size Set the size of the PIP window Choose from Small Medium or Large PIP Audio Source Select the audio source associated with the main screen or the sub screen HDMI1 HDMI2 Component Component HDMIS 1 2 HDMI4 DTV TV AV1 NE or HDMI5 TV AV1 AV2 Component 1 m Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 RGB T Indicates which inputs are available for PIP and POP modes Sleep Timer Select the timer to turn off the TV in 30 60 90 or 120 minutes Wide The Wide option determines how the display fills the screen Please refer to Understanding Viewing Features on page 45 hi www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Input Naming This feature helps you to name your component connections to match your connected
61. or Version 3 4 2009 15 CH www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI AUDIO L 9 HDMI 4 9 SET TOP BOX 1 Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 2 Using a HDMI DVI cable connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI 4 input at the rear of the HDTV De Using an audio cable connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input at the rear of the HDTV 4 Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set Top Box 5 Select HDMI 4 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control e The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection e Refer to your HDTV Set Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your cable or satellite operator Using Component Video Better SET TOP BOX Turn off your HDTV and set top box 2 Connect the component cables green blue and red from your set top box to the COMPONENT jacks on the back of your HDTV 3 Connect the audio cables white and red from your set top box to the adjacent COMP
62. or 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 Version 3 4 2009 53 CH www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual limited warranty Installation removal transportation and reinstallation of a display and routine maintenance and cleaning are not covered by this limited warranty THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE VIZIO S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER 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 whi
63. ound the room or close to a window The display image does not If you are in RGB mode Computer make sure that H Size and V Position in cover the entire screen the On Screen Display OSD are set correctly If you are using TV AV1 AV2 or Component with 480i input press WIDE button on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes You can see a picture but you Press Volume Up on the remote control cannot hear sound Press MUTE on the remote to make sure that MUTE is not ON Check your audio settings The audio may be set to SAP or the speakers are set to off Make sure that headphones are not connected Check the audio connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV The TV has pixels dots that Your HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision are always dark or colored technology however sometimes some pixels of your HDTV may not display Pixel defects within industry specifications are inherent to this type of product and do not constitute a defective product You see noise or trash on When your HDTV s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal the the screen signal is up converted increased to match your TV s display capabilities Up converting can cause noise or trash If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna around the room or close t
64. ponent 2 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 and HDMI5 Once you have stepped through the entire sequence you will return to the beginning Additionally when the OSD is active this button confirms the menu function to be adjusted COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT2 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 HDMI5 Version 3 4 2009 9 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1 HDMI 1 2 amp 3 Connect digital video devices such as DVD multimedia players or set top boxes through these all digital connectors There is an additional HDMI port on the side of the TV 2 RGB PC Connect the video and audio from a computer here A cable with a 1 8 mini plug stereo connector at the end connecting to the TV is needed if sound is also transmitted with this signal 3 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 4 S VIDEO AV1 Connect composite or S Video video devices such as a VCR camcorder or video game Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source There is an additional AV port on the side of the TV 5 AUDIO OUT a OPTICAL The audio associated with the programming will be available on the SPDIF Optical connector for connection to your home theater system b ANALOG L R Connect the audio from the HDTV to an external device such as a home theater system externa
65. r Manual Using Composite AV Video Good J po ee a ea CD DVD OO Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player Connect the Video cable yellow from your DVD player to the S VIDEO AV1 jack on the back of your HDTV Connect the audio cables white and red on your DVD player to the S VIDEO AV1 L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD Player Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera GP mm Turn off the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera Connect the S VIDEO cable from your VCR or video camera to the S VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV Connect the audio cables on your VCR or Video Camera to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the 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 Note You can also connect the VCR or Video Camera to the AV2 connection on the side of the TV If you use the AV2 connection press the AV button until AV2 is selected Version 3 4 2009 21 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Connecting an External Receiver Amp
66. rds 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 Do not touch the power cord during lightning To avoid electric shock avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms e Unplug your HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time This will protect your HDTV from damage due to power surges e Donot 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 Donot use your HDTV if any abnormality occurs If any smoke or odor becomes apparent unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately Do not try to repair your HDTV yourself e Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances If your HDTV is dropped and the housing is damaged the internal components may function abnormally Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair Continued use of your
67. rmance changes significantly follow the troubleshooting steps below to resolve your issue Remember to check the devices connected to the HDTV to pinpoint the source of the failure If your HDTV still fails to perform as expected contact VIZIO for assistance by calling 1 877 MYVIZIO 1 877 698 4946 or e mail us at techsupport vizio com Receive the error message No Signal Press the INPUT button on the remote to select a different input source If you are using cable connected directly to the TV or an antenna scan for channels from the Tuner menu in the OSD No power No sound If the screen is black Power is ON but there is no image on the screen Wrong or abnormal colors appear Remote control does not work There appear to be image quality issues Version 3 4 2009 Make sure the power button is ON VIZIO logo glows white Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the AC socket Plug another electrical device to the power outlet to verify that the outlet is working Press Volume Up on the remote control Press MUTE on the remote to make sure that MUTE is not ON Check your audio settings The audio may be set to SAP or the speakers are set to off Make sure that headphones are not connected Check the audio connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV If you are using an antenna the signal strength of the channel may be low Make sure your antenna is conn
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69. s Advanced Adaptive Luma menu ca a Large areas of brightness in the picture will result in a higher Average Se Picture Level APL and the overall picture will look too light This feature will lower the APL to counteract this effect Choose from Off Low Medium Strong or Extend Backlight Control Set this feature to OFF DCR or OPC DCR Dynamic Contrast Ratio improves the black level performance and increases contrast ratio OPC Optimum Power Control Reduces power consumption while maintaining the same picture brightness Color Temperature Color Temperature is the warmness or coolness of the white areas of the picture Choose from Normal Custom Cool or Computer Normal is the setting for television broadcasting Custom allows you to set a preset calibrated for a white point to suit individual preferences Cool produces a blue hued image The Computer setting sets the white point at the established setting for a PC display 9300K Each preset may also be adjusted for a customized setting S www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Film Mode Choose Off or Auto Film runs at 24 frames per second fps TV runs at 60 fps When set to Auto it enables 3 2 pull down and will detect when film content is being received and can help create a natural looking smooth motion If it is Off it won t try to detect what film mode it is Analog video sources may cause a jerky image Setting Film Mode to Off may address t
70. s not covered by this warranty you will be contacted to determine whether VIZIO should repair the damage for a fee or whether the product should be returned to you as received by the service technician or service center Parts and service labor that are VIZIO s responsibility under this limited warranty will be provided without charge All other service is at the customer s expense VIZIO reserves the right to charge the customer for any service call for anything not covered by this limited warranty Before you ask for warranty service please review your User Manual You may avoid a service call and a service charge Please refer to the reverse side of this page for additional information regarding how to obtain warranty service PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION Not Covered This limited warranty does 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 f
71. select a mode For more information see Viewing Modes on page 45 30 www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Prooram Information When watching a digital TV program the On Screen Display will function as follows e When a channel is selected an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds 20 1 KBWB HD e When you press the GUIDE button on the remote the information header and a short summary of the program content when available from the broadcaster is displayed Charmed 20 1 KBWB HD Zanku taps the services of the insidious Alchemist John Kassir to weaken the nerves of the sisters in a poly to gain control of the Book of Shandows Meanwnhile 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 GUIDE button one more time to exit the display Version 3 4 2009 31 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced AdJustment of HDTV 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 cons
72. te repair authorization number and on site repair instructions The determination for performing the on site repair may be dependent upon the manufacturing defect and is at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Proof of purchase is required to confirm the product is within the one year limited warranty period and meets the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited Product Warranty On site repair service is requested through VIZIO s third party service provider After VIZIO provides the customer with the on site repair OSR authorization number the third party service provider will contact the customer and will schedule the repair at the customer s location The total approximate time for the repair process which includes the repair diagnosis dispatching the technician shipping the replacement part s and arranging the appointment with the customer is completed within approximately 3 to 5 business days pending availability of these factors If it is determined the product can not be repaired on site the customer will be required to ship the unit to VIZIO s service center per the below warranty replacement procedure VIZIO is not responsible for the de installation or re installation of the product However some standard installation may be performed during the on site repair at VIZIO s option and sole discretion Please read VIZIO s Limited Product Warranty for warranty terms and conditions Warranty Replacement Procedure Warranty Replacem
73. the left or the right SRS TSHD This option sets the SRS TruSurround HD surround sound process Choose from On or Off Note When SRS TSHD is ON Equalizer adjustments are not available SRS TruVolume This option sets the SRS TruVolume surround sound process Choose from On or Off S www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual Digital Audio Out This option allows selection of the type of processing for the SPDIF Optical connector when used with a Receiver Amplifier Home Theater system Select to choose from OFF Dolby Digital or PCM Note With DTV input the optical port will deliver 5 1 surround sound when broadcast It will not deliver 5 1 surround with any other input selected Speakers Turns the internal speakers On or Off You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to the audio through your Home Theater System Analog Audio Out This option sets the volume control properties when using the RCA white and red connectors as audio line out to connect a Receiver AmplifierHome Theater system Choose from Fixed or Variable When set to Variable volume from the external speakers will change according to the volume setting on the TV If it is set to Fixed the volume can only be changed by the settings on the external stereo system Lip Sync Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of someone talking on the screen Reset Audio Mode
74. upplied 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 AL e The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un isolated dangerous voltage within the inside of your HDTV that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons e The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying your HDTV 3 2 O www VIZIO com VIZIO VF550M User Manual e Do not overload power strips and extension co
75. ur HDTV gently and never place your HDTV with the screen facing downwards on a surface without protective padding IMPORTANT Save the carton and packing material for future shipping Package Contents Additional certified VIZIO VF 550M VIZIO remote control VR2P AA batteries for the remote control 2 Power cord Safety strap Screen cleaning cloth This user manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card accessories for your HDTV are sold separately Wall mounts High Definition cables Extra or replacement remote VIZIO also offers installation services and extended warranty services for your HDTV To purchase or inquire about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO HDTV visit our web site at www VIZIO com or call us toll free at 888 VIZIOCE 888 849 4623 Caution Do not apply pressure or throw objects at your HDTV This may compromise the integrity of the display The manufacturer s warranty does not cover user abuse or improper installations red Up Vour HDTV Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV The power consumption of your HDTV is about 244W AVG Use the included power cord When an extension cord is required use one with the correct power rating The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not be compromised Your HDTV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping For proper ventilation you must allow space between the back of your HDTV and the wall
76. y 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 sure of the type of power s
77. yed with a 4 3 Aspect Ratio Movies in 4 3 Aspect Ratio may be C referred to as pan and scan or full frame These movies were originally OC O Wide Mode filmed in 16 9 widescreen and then modified to fit a traditional TV screen 4 3 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 C C C 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 O the sides the display image will stretch to fill the TV screen People will appear wider than they realy are If you are watching a widescreen 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 source program or movie there will still be black bars at the top and bottom This mode is available only when watching a widescreen program Panoramic Mode When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode the 4 3 Aspect Ratio 1 33 1 source

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