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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VF551XVT television purchase. Thank
you for your support. For maximum benefit of your HDTV, please read
these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for
future reference. We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment
from your new VIZIO HDTV High Definition Television.
For assistance, please call (877) 668-8462 or e-mail us at www.vizio.com.
To purchase or inquire about acc
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your HDTV from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV. Read the following safety instructions before operating your HDTV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. To reduce the risk of electric shoc
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. The wall socket should be installed near your HDTV and easily accessible. 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 Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. Unplug your H
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding o
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Advisory of the DTV Transition The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will be complete on June 12, 2009, but your local television stations may switch sooner. After the switch, analog-only television sets that receive TV programming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. Watch your local stations to find out when they will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting. Anal
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................................2 Television Antenna Connection Protection ...............................................................................................4 Advisory of the DTV Transition..................................................................................................................5 Setting Up Your
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Thumbnail Size ....................................................................................................................................32 Info .......................................................................................................................................................32 Music Settings .........................................................................................................................................32 So
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Daylight Saving....................................................................................................................................45 Channel Info.........................................................................................................................................46 Setup Menu .............................................................................................................................................46 Language .
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Opening the Package Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Once you have opened the carton, check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are included. The screen can easily be scratched or broken, so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV with the screen facing downwards on a surface without protective padding.
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Setting Up Your HDTV Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and size of the TV. Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. The power consumption of your HDTV is about 154W (AVG). Use the included power cord. When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not be compromised. Your HDTV should be insta
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Attaching the safety strap When your HDTV is not mounted on the wall, use the included safety strap to attach the HDTV to the wall to reduce the chance of the HDTV being pulled over. The Safety Strap should be used with common sense practice such as ensuring that children (or adults) do not climb up, grabbing the top of the HDTV and pulling it onto themselves. 1. Attach one end of the strap to the wall: If you have a drywall finish attach it to a stud,
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT– The VIZIO name lights white when powered on and orange when powered off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR – Point the remote control directly at this window for the best response to the remote signal. TECH LOGO – Lights up in sequence highlighting the technology features of the TV. Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) – Switch the HDTV on by pressing the button once. Press the button aga
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1, 2 & 3 – Connect digital video devices such as DVD multimedia players or set top box through these all digital connectors. There is an additional HDMI port on the side of the HDTV. 2. RGB PC – Connect the video and audio from a computer here. A cable with a 1/8” mini plug stereo connector at the end connecting to the TV is needed if sound is also transmitted with this signal. 3. S-VIDEO/AV1 – Connect composite or S-Video v
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 1. AV2 – Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a VCR or video game. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source, and then use the yellow connector to connect the external video from the same source. Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 2. COMPONENT2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - Connect the secondary source for c
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VIZIO Remote Control In addition to your HDTV, your Vizio remote control is programmable and supports up to three different devices: a DVD player, a Home Theater System or Audio Amplifier, and a Cable or Set-Top Box. See “Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control” at the back of this manual for step-by-step instructions on how to program the remote. SET – This button starts all programming of the Remote Control. Remote LED – Blinks when the remote oper
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual PIP/A – Pressing this button will activate the picture-in-picture feature. The screen will display the sub- screen in the corner over the main screen. Pressing it again will display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. This button also performs the same function as the “A” button on your Cable or Satellite box when using the remote to control your pre-programmed Cable/Satellite Box DVR. P.SIZE/B – Repeatedly press this button to set the size of the PIP scree
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal in
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VIZIO VF551XVT 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. Connection Connector Description Quality (type) HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as Best a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and a digital television (digital) (DTV), over a single cable. Best (digital) Connect
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box You have four options for connecting your cable or satellite box to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. Refer to your set-top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator. Using HDMI (Best) Cable and Satellite Boxes that have an HDMI d
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI 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 on the back of the HDTV. 3. 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 HDM
