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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV purchase. To get the most out of
your new VIZIO 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 VIA Connected High Definition Television.
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV 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 instructions 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 e
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV User Manual • 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 HDTV during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time. This will protect y
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV 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, ground
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection ............................................................................................... 4 Advisory of the DTV Transition .................................................................................................................. 4 Finding
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV User Manual Using Optical (SPDIF) .......................................................................................................................... 31 Connecting a Computer........................................................................................................................... 31 RGB (VGA) .......................................................................................................................................... 31 Using HDMI ...
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV User Manual Add Analog Channel ........................................................................................................................................ 44 Skip Channel .................................................................................................................................................... 44 Analog MTS ..................................................................................................................................
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV User Manual Telephone & Technical Support .............................................................................................................. 58 Compliance .............................................................................................................................................. 58 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement ........................................................................................... 58 CHAPTER 8 SPECIFICATIONS
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV User Manual HDTV Accessories and Services Additional certified accessories for your HDTV are sold separately, including: • Wall mounts • High Definition cables • Extra or replacement remote controls • Sound Bars • Blu-ray DVD Players 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 website at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV 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. Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV:__ __ __ __ __ __ 2. Remove the stand base and neck: a. Disconnect the cables from your HDTV. b. Place your HDTV face down on a soft, flat surface to prevent damage to the screen. c. Remove the eight (8) screws holding the stand neck,
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections Front Panel Controls Power ‘VIZIO’ Light– When you first connect power, the logo will flash between a darker and a brighter shade of orange until it is a constant orange. At that time your HDTV is ready to be powered on. Once powered on, the logo turns white. Remote Control Sensor – When in IR mode, point the remote control at this sensor in the lower right-hand corner for the best response to the remote sig
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. HDMI 1, 2, 4—Connect digital video devices such as DVD players or set-top box through these all digital connectors. There is an additional HDMI port on the side of your HDTV. 2. RGB PC—Connect the video and audio from a computer here. Connect a 1/8” mini plug stereo connector from the computer to the TV if you want sound to be transmitted. 3. S-VIDEO/AV—Connect composite or S-Video video devices, such as a VCR or game consol
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 VIZIO Remote Control Your new VIZIO HDTV comes with an IR / Bluetooth-enabled universal remote that lets you interact with Internet content delivered to your HDTV. You can also use it to program other A/V devices connected to your TV, such as DVD or Blu-ray player, cable/satellite set-top box, DVR, home theater, and more. Installing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you m
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV User Manual Remote Control Buttons Basic TV Functions INPUT—Press to cycle through the various devices connected to your TV (called Inputs). You can name your inputs when you set them up during the HDTV Settings App. The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV (Composite), COMP (Component), HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, HDMI-4, HDMI side, and RGB (VGA). Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning. Device Power ( next to IN
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV User Manual PIP—Press to activate the picture-in-picture feature. The screen will display the sub-screen in the corner over the main screen. Press it again to display the POP (Picture Outside Picture) option. —(DASH)—Press to insert a dash between the main and sub-channels. For example, digital channel 28- 2 would be selected by the button sequence 2, 8, DASH, 2. A/V Functions Use these buttons on your remote control to control your pre-programmed DVR, DVD Player or C
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV User Manual Making it Your Universal Remote The Setup App that runs when you first turn on your TV will help you set up your various devices that are connected to your HDTV, so that you can use your VIZIO remote control for all of your devices. You can also set up your devices by accessing the HDTV Settings App. See the Device Setup menu on page 45 for more information on setting up your remote. Remote Control Range When in IR mode (factory default): • Point t
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Getting Started Your VIA-enabled HDTV has a built-in Setup App that plays when you turn on your TV for the first time. Follow the on-screen directions to easily setup your new HDTV. 1. Insert batteries into the remote control. 2. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on your HDTV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 3. Gather the devices your want to connect to your HDTV. Don’t connect them yet. We will help you do t
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV User Manual Chapter 4 Using your HDTV for the first time Connecting to the Internet Set up the Internet connection using the initial Setup App or the Network Menu in the HDTV Settings App. Your HDTV has 802.11n dual-band wireless, so you can connect your TV to the Internet through your wireless home network. Or you can also connect to the Internet by plugging in an Ethernet cable from your Internet connection into the Ethernet port on your HDTV. A wired connection m
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV User Manual Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. Turn on the TV. The VIZIO logo on the front will change from orange to white. 2. Select the input to which your device is connected that provide TV programming (i.e. TV, HDMI, COMP). Note: You should be ab
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VIZIO VF552XVT HDTV User Manual GUIDE Button When you press GUIDE on the remote control, the guide is shown on the screen displaying information provided by the broadcaster about the current and upcoming programs, • Press ◄ or ► to go to the previous or next channel in the guide. • Press ▲ or ▼ to scroll through the list and view information about upcoming programs. • The guide will close automatically or you can press EXIT to close it manually. 20 www.VIZIO.com
