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  • Vizio VF551XVT | VF551XVT HDTV Owner's Manual - Page 1
    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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 HDTV ...10 Wall Mounting your HDTV...10 Attaching the safety strap ...11 CHAPTER 1 BASIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 12 Front
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    36 Fine Tuning the picture...37 Setting the Time Zone ...37 Watching a TV Program ...38 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...39 Program Information...39 CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED ADJUSTMENT OF HDTV 40 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...40 Picture Menu ...41 Picture Mode...41 Backlight ...41 Brightness ...41
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    System 53 Programming your Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box 54 Searching for Component Codes ...54 Remote Control Codes ...55 CHAPTER 8 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 65 Maintenance ...65 Troubleshooting Guide ...66 Telephone & Technical Support ...68 Compliance...69 FCC Class B Radio Interference
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    future shipping. Package Contents  VIZIO VF551XVT  VIZIO remote control VUR8M  AA batteries for the remote control (2)  Power cord  Safety Strap  Cleaning Cloth  This user manual  Quick Setup Guide  Registration Card Additional certified accessories for your HDTV are sold separately:  Wall
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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
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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
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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
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    Rear Panel Connections VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual 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
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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
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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
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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 subscreen 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
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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
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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 Quality (type) Connector Description Best (digital)
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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
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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
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    from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the back of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Version 7/17/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV CABLE BOX 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 on the back of the HDTV 3.
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite (AV) inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. Using HDMI (Best) CD DVD
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Using Component Video (Better) CD DVD 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the component cable (green, blue, and red) from your DVD player to an available set of COMPONENT jacks on the back or side of the HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (
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    Using Composite (AV) Video (Compatible) VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual CD DVD 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to the S-VIDEO/AV1 jack on the back of your HDTV or the AV2 jack on the side of your HDTV. 3. Connect the
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Connecting an External Receiver/Amp STEREO SYSTEM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Note:   Turn off the power to the HDTV and Receiver/Amp. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other
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    to transmit audio from the computer through the TV. 4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Computer. 5. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote control. Note:    For a better picture quality when connecting a PC computer through RGB PC, set your PC computer timing mode to VESA 1920
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). See the table below for the factory
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 3 Using the Multi Media Port With the Multi Media port you can enjoy digital content such as photos, music, and movies on your HDTV using a USB flash drive connected to the Multi Media port on the left-hand side of the TV : Even the supported format files listed
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Viewing Multimedia Content 1. Insert a USB device with digital content such as photos, music, and movies into the Multi Media port on the left-hand side of your HDTV. If a USB device is already connected, press the MEDIA button on the remote control. A message will appear
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Picture Settings When viewing pictures you can adjust various settings, including slideshow, picture duration, etc. 1. Insert a USB device and select the Picture Folder. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control. The Picture menu will be displayed. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ on
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Duration Set the amount of time the picture will remain on the screen during the slideshow. Choose a time between 5 seconds and 32 seconds. Slideshow Effect Choose from Random, Dissolve, Wipe Right, Wipe Left, Wipe Up, Wipe Down, Box In, or Box Out to set the transition
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Video Settings When watching videos you can adjust various settings, including selecting an audio mode, setting to a wider format, etc. 1. Insert a USB device and select the Video Folder. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control. The Video menu will be displayed. 3.
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 4 Using your HDTV the first time Setup Wizard 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
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    QAM; consult your cable operator for more information. l. When finished, the Complete screen will be displayed to inform you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. Press the OK button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV. VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Version 7/17/2009 35 www
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control. Pressing this button will cycle you through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI 4 and HDMI SIDE. Turn on
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    MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu. Setting the Time Zone 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. 2. Press the MENU button to bring up the Menu display. The Picture Menu is highlighted. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight
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    Note: You should be able to see a picture. If you do not, make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source. Each press of the HDMI or COMP button on the remote control will cycle through the available inputs. Press the button until the input
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- button or remote control until the desired level is reached. TV Channels To step up or down through the available TV channels, press the CH ▲ or ▼ button on the remote control once
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the left hand side of the TV can control all the function settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust contrast, brightness and other settings
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Picture Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to highlight the Picture menu, and then press OK to select it. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ on the remote control to select a Picture menu option. 4. Once the menu option is highlighted,
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Advanced Video To select the options in the Advanced Video sub-menu, press the OK button or the ► button. A new menu will be displayed showing the advanced functions available for fine tuning of the picture. Noise Reduction This feature diminishes picture artifacts caused
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Reset Picture Mode Return all Picture settings to factory default. A screen will come up to confirm your selection or to cancel it. Press either ◄ or ► to make the selection, and then press OK to accept it. Note: Only settings under the Picture menu will be reset. Audio
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Speakers Turn the internal speakers On or Off. You may want to turn the internal speakers off when listening to the audio through your Home Theater System. Analog Audio Out This option sets the volume control properties when using the RCA (white and red) connectors as
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual TV Menu When you first turned on your HDTV you set up your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV menu. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Channel Info Channel Info displays the technical information of the channel including channel number, frequency, modulation type, status, SNR (signal noise ratio), and signal strength. Setup Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Picture menu will be
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual PIP Source Select the input source for the sub-screen. The input sources available will vary according to which input is used for the main screen. MAIN SUB HDMI1, HDMI2, TV AV1 AV2 Component 1 Component 2 HDMI3, HDMI4. RGB HDMI SIDE DTV     TV  
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Input Naming This feature helps you identify the input being watched. You can use up to 8 characters; either letters or numbers or combinations of both, to add a name that will make it easier for you to recognize the input. 1. Press the ► button to go to the next screen
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual H/V Position To select the options in the H/V Position sub-menu, press the MENU button or the ► button. A new menu will be displayed showing the following H/V Position settings: H-Position Adjust the horizontal position of the picture. V-Position Adjust the vertical
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual US TV Rating Note: When Rating Enable is OFF, US TV Rating adjustments are not available. Press the OK button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following US TV ratings: Y - All children Y7 - Older children G - General audience PG - Guidance suggested 14
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    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. Version 7/17/2009 51 www.VIZIO.com
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 6 Understanding Viewing Features Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control, please follow the instructions on page 39. Viewing Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved,
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 7 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control Using a Cable or Satellite Box Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 000, 047, 050, 067, 329, 331 and 339 to work your HDTV. To use a cable or satellite remote to work the HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Programming your Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box 1. Turn on the Cable or Satellite Set-Top Box. 2. Press and release the CABLE button on the remote control. 3. Press and hold the SET button until the LED flashes twice. My Codes 4. Find the programming code for your
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    Remote Control Codes Cable Box Codes (including Cable 00003 GMI 00883 Version 7/17/2009 VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Cable Box Codes (including Cable / PVR Boxes) 01500 Prism 00012 Pulsar 00000 Quasar 00000 55 www.VIZIO.com Cable Box Codes (including Cable / PVR Boxes) RadioShack
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Satellite Receiver Codes (including Sat / PVR Boxes) Aiwa 01514 AlphaStar 00772 01377, 01142, 01276, 01108, 01109, 01442, 01609, 20739 01489 56 www.VIZIO.com Satellite Receiver Codes (including Sat / PVR Boxes) SKY 00099 Sony 00639, 01639, 01524, 01640 Star
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    22250 Sony 21516 Vizio 22553 Version 7/17/2009 VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual DVD / PVR Combo Codes Emerson 20675, 20000 Works AMW 20872 Apex Digital 20533, 20672, 20717, 20755, 20794, 20796, 20797, 20830, 21004, 21020, 21056, 21061, 21100 Arrgo 21023 57 www.VIZIO.com DVD Player Codes
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual DVD Player Codes Denver 20778 Desay 21407 Digitrex 20672 Disney 20675, 21270 DiViDo 20705 21270 Microsoft 20522, 21708 Minato 20752 Mintek 20839, 20717 58 www.VIZIO.com DVD Player Codes Mitsubishi 21521, 20521, 21403 Momitsu Mustek NAD Naiko NEC Nesa
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    21268, 21334 Tatung 20770 Version 7/17/2009 VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual DVD Player Codes Teac 20571, 20717, 20790 Technics 20490, / Tuner Codes ADC 30531 Adcom 30616 Aiwa Akai 31405, 30189, 30121, 31388, 31641 30244, 31512 Alco 31390 AMC 31077 Amphion Media Works 31563, 31615
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Amplifier / Receiver / Tuner Codes Fisher 31801 Garrard 30463 Gateway 31517 Go Video Sansui 31869 31519 31295, 31304, 31500 31189, 30189, 60 www.VIZIO.com Amplifier / Receiver / Tuner Codes 31764 Sanyo 31251, 31469, 31801 Sharp 30186, 30771, 31286 Sharper
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    , 20062, 20479 Adventura 20037, 20240, 20000 Adyson 20072 Aiko 20278 Aiwa 20037, 20000, 20124, 20307, Version 7/17/2009 VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VCR Codes 20479 Akai 20041, 20061, 20106, 20175 Alba 20209, 20072, 20278 Alienware 21972 Allegro 20039 America Action 20278 American
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VCR Codes Funai 20037, 20000, 20072, 20278, 20593, 21593 Garrard 20000 Gateway , 20000, 20149, 20563, 20593, 20618, 21593, 21781 Magnin 20240 62 www.VIZIO.com VCR Codes Marantz 20035, 20081, 20038, 20062 Marta 20037 Matsui 20037, 20209 Matsushita 20035,
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    , 20045, 20000, 20209, 20062, 20616, 20618, 20739, 21081, 2118 Pilot 20037 Pioneer 20162, 20081, Version 7/17/2009 VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VCR Codes 20042, 20067 Polk Audio 20081 Portland 20278, 20020 Presidian 21593 Profitronic 20240 Proscan 20060, 20202, 20760, 21060 Protec
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual VCR Codes Stack 9 21972 Soundmaster 20000 STS 20042, 20105 SV2000 20000, 20072 SVA 20000 Sylvania 20035, 20081, 20000, 20208 20041, 20038 Zenith 20037, 20039, 20033, 20000, 20209, 20041, 20278, 20479, 21139, 21479 64 www.VIZIO.com VCR Codes ZT Group 21972
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Chapter 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Important 1. Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV. 2. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such chemicals may damage the
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    close to a window. If the screen is black Make sure the power button is ON (VIZIO Logo glows white). Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source. Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to the HDTV. Press the TV button on the top of the
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual General TV Problems    You cannot see a picture You see a distorted picture or  hear unusual sound. The picture has abnormal  patterns.   The display image does not  cover the entire screen.  You can see a picture but you  cannot hear sound The TV has pixels
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual General TV Problems and the screen size changes. Tips for High-Definition Users.    Tips for Letterbox Content  Users. Solution (AV-1, AV-2, Component, HDMI and TV). Your HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content. Best image quality will be
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. USA Canada Germany UK Japan UL CSA VDE BASE/BS Electric Appliance Control Act FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Specifications Specifications Panel 54.64" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.630mm(H) x 0.630mm(V) Display Compatibility FHDTV (1080P) Colors 1.06 Billion Brightness cd/m2 (typical) 500nits Contrast 1400:1 Smart
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Dimensions 51.5" W x 35.9" H x 13.5" D with stand; 51.5" W x 33.9" H x 5" D without stand Net Weight 77.96 lbs without stand, 90.25 lbs with stand Gross Weight 110.87
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    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
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    THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. VIZIO'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DISPLAY. VIZIO SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE, COMMERCIAL VIZIO's behalf. Owner's Responsibility To ensure warranty service, keep the dated bill or sales receipt as evidence of the purchase date
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual On-Site Warranty Repair Procedure On-Site Warranty Repair generally is performed on repairable displays which are 30 inches and larger. If VIZIO Technical Support determines that a problem with a display unit may be within the terms and conditions of the VIZIO Limited
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    GUIDE Button 39 HDMI 18 Horizontal/Vertical Position adjustments 49 INFO Button 39 Inputs Antenna 4 Connectors 18 Installation services 9 Maintenance of TV 65 Media Port 29 Music Settings 32 Picture Settings 31 Video Settings 33 Naming Inputs 48 On Screen Display 40 Parental Controls
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    VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual Select Language (MTS 45 Setting up 10 Setup Menu 46 CC 48 Language setup 46 Parental Controls 49 PIP 46 Setup Wizard 51 System Menu 51 Wide 47 Sharpness 41 Skip Channel 45 Sleep timer 47 Specifications Media Port 29 TV 70 Stereo Connecting 26 S-Video 18
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VIZIO VF551XVT User Manual
Version 7/17/2009
1
www.VIZIO.com
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO VF551XVT television purchase.
Thank
you for your support.
For maximum benefit of your HDTV, please read
these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for
future reference.
We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment
from your new VIZIO HDTV High Definition Television.
For assistance
, please call
(877) 668-8462
or e-mail us at
www.vizio.com
.
To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your
VIZIO HDTV, please visit our website at
www.vizio.com
or call toll free at
(888) 849-4623.
We recommend you register your VIZIO HDTV either at our website
www.VIZIO.com
or fill out and mail your registration card.
For peace of
mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO
offers on-site extended warranty service plans.
These plans give
additional coverage during the standard warranty period.
Visit our website
or call us to purchase a plan.
Write down the serial number located on the back of your HDTV.
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Purchase Date _____________________
VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO, Inc. dba V, Inc.
HDMI logo and “High Definition Multimedia Interface” are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
and
are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
TruSurround HD and TruVolume technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO
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