Vizio VF550XVT1A manual

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Version 1/12/2009 1 www.VIZIO.com Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VF550XVT1A High Definition LCD Television purchase. Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these instructions before ma king any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. We hope you will e[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 2 www.VIZIO.com 1.1 Important Safety Instructions Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate w ithin defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To pre vent your HDTV from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV. Rea[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Version 1/12/2009 3 www.VIZIO.com the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature a ccompanying your HDTV. ! Do not overload power stri ps and extension cords. Ov erloading can result in fire or elect ric shock. ! The wall socket should be i nstalled near your HDTV and easily accessible.[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 4 www.VIZIO.com Television Antenna Connection Protection E x t e r n a l T e l e v i s i o n A n t e n na G r o u n d i n g 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 sur[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Version 1/12/2009 5 www.VIZIO.com Opening the Package Your VIZIO HDTV and accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the accessories are includ ed. The HDT[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 6 www.VIZIO.com A d d i t i o n a l c e r t i f i e d a c c e s s o r i e s s o l d s e p a r a t e l y Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services fo r your VIZIO HDTV. To purchase or inquire about add itional accessories and serv[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual Version 1/12/2009 7 www.VIZIO.com P r e p a r i n g y o u r L C D H D T V f o r W a l l M o u n t i n g The VIZIO VF550XVT1A can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the TV on the wall, please follo w the instructions below for removing the stand. To remove the st a[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 8 www.VIZIO.com T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s 1.1 Important Sa fety Instructions ............................................................................................................................... 2 ! Chapter 1 Basic C ontrols a nd Connections .................................................................[...]

Version 1/12/2009 9 www.VIZIO.com Tuner Mode .................................................................................................................... .................................... 55 ! Auto Search ......................................................................................................................................[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 10 www.VIZIO.com 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 – This is the window through which all of the remote control signals pass to the sensor. Point the remote control directly at [...]

Version 1/12/2009 11 www.VIZIO.com Rear Panel Connections 1. AC IN – Plug in your powe r cable here. 2. HDMI 1 – Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this all digital connector. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 3. HDMI 2 – Connect a secondary s[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 12 www.VIZIO.com 11. COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) – Connect the primary source for compone nt video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here. From left to right use Green for Y, Blue for Pb (or Cb), and Red for Pr (o r Cr) inputs, white for left audio and red for right audio. 12. AUDIO OUT – (ANA[...]

Version 1/12/2009 13 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO Universal R emote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehe nsive remote that can be used to control up to four different devices. The remote button functions are ex plained on the following pages. Remote LED – Blinks when the remote operates. SET - This button starts all prog ramming of the[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 14 www.VIZIO.com MENU – Use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. INFO – This button turns the image and system information display on or off. Use the Wheel to navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) after it has been activated by pressing the MENU button. Use the OK button to select your chosen option in [...]

Version 1/12/2009 15 www.VIZIO.com A/PIP – When CABLE is selected and t he code to match your Cable Box has been entered, this button will operate the Cable Box the same as this button on your Cable Re mote. When used with the TV, this button is used to select PIP (Picture -in-Picture), POP (Picture-on-Picture) and Off. B/P.SIZE – When CABLE is[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 16 www.VIZIO.com CC/STOP – This button will select the Closed Caption mode. The options are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3 OR TEXT4. Th is button also Stops playback/recording when using the remote to control your Cabl e/Satellite Box DVR, VCR or DVD Player. FREEZE/REV – Press this button to “Freeze-[...]

Version 1/12/2009 17 www.VIZIO.com Remote Control Range Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands. Do not place any obstacles betwee n 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[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 18 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use? Your HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital signals. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) White and Side of T[...]

Version 1/12/2009 19 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the LCD HDTV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO cert ified HDMI cable. Length is available up to 10 Meters. See www.vizio.com [...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 20 www.VIZIO.com For Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV a nd 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 HDMI2 Input (white color ar ea) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connecto[...]

Version 1/12/2009 21 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Better) 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV a nd HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest [...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 22 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Coaxial (RF) Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Select TV using [...]

Version 1/12/2009 23 www.VIZIO.com Using Your Antenna or C able for TV 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the LCD HDTV 3. Turn on the power to the LCD HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the LCD HD[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 24 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VF550XVT1A – 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 DVD players that have a digital interf[...]

Version 1/12/2009 25 www.VIZIO.com For DVD Players with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV a nd DVD player. 2. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI2 Input (white color area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio o[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 26 www.VIZIO.com Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV a nd DVD player. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of conne ctors nearest to you when[...]

Version 1/12/2009 27 www.VIZIO.com Using S-Video (AV1) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV a nd DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV1 at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio out[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 28 www.VIZIO.com Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV a nd DVD player. 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 input row (yellow color area) of connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. [...]

Version 1/12/2009 29 www.VIZIO.com Connecting Your VC R or Video Ca mera 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV a nd VCR or Video Camera. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group (red area color) at the back of the LCD HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect th[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 30 www.VIZIO.com Connecting an ex ternal Receiver/ Amp 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Re ceiver/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 ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the [...]

Version 1/12/2009 31 www.VIZIO.com Connecting a PC (Computer) 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV a nd PC Computer. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (b[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 32 www.VIZIO.com Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC i nput, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the grap hic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode). Please see the table belo w for the factory pre set resolutions. Al[...]

Version 1/12/2009 33 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 3 Set t ing Up t o W at ch T elev ision Basic LCD HDTV Start Up 1. Connecting the Po w er 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 pages 18 – 29 for detailed st[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 34 www.VIZIO.com If Retail Mode is selected, a second Mo de Setting screen will be displayed, advising you of energy saving potential. Press the OK button on the remote control to switch to Home Mode, or press the " button on the remote control to continue to use the Retail Mode, and then press the OK button to con[...]

Version 1/12/2009 35 www.VIZIO.com b. When Scan is selected, the screen will now change to show the progress of the search for Analog (NTSC) and Digital (ATSC) channels. Note: DTV digital broadcast is not avail able in all are a s. Refer to www.antennaweb.o rg to get information about availability in your area, type of antenna and in wh ich directi[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 36 www.VIZIO.com Pressing this button will cycle you through the followi ng options: TV AV1/S-VIDEO, AV2, Compon ent 1, Component 2, RGB, HDMI1,HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4 and HDMI5. c. Press the INPUT button on remote, then press the " or ! buttons to step through the Input list on the screen, stopping at the desired inpu[...]

Version 1/12/2009 37 www.VIZIO.com 6. Fine Tuning your TV set for Home Use. After completing Procedure 4 or Procedure 5, please follow the steps below to optimize your TV display: a. Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD display. The Picture option will be highlighted. Press the OK button to select. b. press the " or ! button to highlight Adv[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 38 www.VIZIO.com Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please verify that al l cables or antenna connections are secure, and the power cord is plugged into a correctly ground ed 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 f[...]

Version 1/12/2009 39 www.VIZIO.com Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on the side of the LCD HDTV or remote control until the desired level is reached. TV Channels To step up or down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- button on the side of the HDTV or remote control[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 40 www.VIZIO.com Program Informa tion When using the DTV input, the On Screen Di splay will function as follows: When a channel is selected, an informat ion header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. When you press the INFO or GUIDE button on the remote, the information header and a short summary of the program[...]

Version 1/12/2009 41 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 4 Adv anced Adjus t ment U s i n g t h e O n S c r e en D i s p l a y ( O S D ) The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to navigate to and adjust all settings. The TV will save changes made to the se ttings, even after the TV is turned off. The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adj[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 42 www.VIZIO.com Picture Adjustment Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears. PICTURE adjustment is the default. Use the # or $ buttons to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie, Game, Vivid, Football, Golf, Basketball and Baseball. These global settings u s e different values for B[...]

Version 1/12/2009 43 www.VIZIO.com Contrast Press the " button to highlight the Contrast selection. Use the # or $ button to adjust the level. The Contrast adjusts the white level in the picture. If the contrast is too low the picture will look washed out and if the contrast is too high you will not be able to see any detail in the bright part[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 44 www.VIZIO.com Sharpness Press the " button to highlight the Sharpness selection. Use the # or $ button to adjust the level. The Sharp ness adj ustment 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 S[...]

Version 1/12/2009 45 www.VIZIO.com Advanced Adaptive Luma Press the " button to highlight Advanced Adaptive Luma. Large areas of brightness in the picture will result in a higher Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will look too light. This feature will lower the APL to counteract this effect. Press the # or $ button to choose [...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 46 www.VIZIO.com Smooth Motion TM Effect The Smooth Motion tm Effect option activates Motion Estimation/Motion Compensation (ME/MC), whi ch suppresses motion judder. Judder is often observed as a “stuttering” of the image when the camera pans across a scene, or there is horizontal motion in the scene. Film is typica[...]

Version 1/12/2009 47 www.VIZIO.com Smooth Motion Demo This option splits the screen in half, displaying th e picture without Smooth Motion proce ssing on the left half of the screen, and with Smooth Motion processing on the right half of the screen. This allows you to determine the best results for you settings. Press the MENU key to exit the demo.[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 48 www.VIZIO.com Audio Adjustment Audio Mode Press the MENU button to display the On Scre en Display (OSD. Press the " button to highlight the Audio Mode option. Use the # or $ button to choose from Flat, Rock, Pop, Classic or Jazz preset options. Equalizer adjustment s are available to fine-tune a preset to your p[...]

Version 1/12/2009 49 www.VIZIO.com Balance This option allows for compensation of one channel (Left or Right Audio) being higher or lower than the other in o rder to bring stereo effect back into balance. Press the " button to highlight the Balance sele ction. Use the # or $ button to adjust the left/right speaker balance. Once the adjustments[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 50 www.VIZIO.com Speakers Press the " button to highlight the Speakers optio n. Press either # or $ button to turn the internal speakers On or Of f. This is desirable when liste ning to the audio through a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theatre syste m. Once the adjustments are completed, press the EXIT button to exit the[...]

Version 1/12/2009 51 www.VIZIO.com Reset Audio Mode Press the " button to highlight the Reset Picture Mode option Press the $ or OK button. . A confirmation OSD will be displayed. Press either # to accept or $ to cancel. Press OK to confirm your choice. Once the adjustments are compl eted, press the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely. Note[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 52 www.VIZIO.com DTV / TV Tuner Setup If Initial Setup was cancelled when you first used your HDTV, or setup has changed (such as switching from Antenna to Cable), channels can be scanned using the TV TUNER SETUP menu. Setup Wizard With TV selected as the input: Press the MENU button to bring u p the On Screen Display ([...]

Version 1/12/2009 53 www.VIZIO.com Press the OK button on the remote to go to the next screen. The Mode Setting screen will be displayed. the OK button to accept the Home Mode or press the " button to select the Retail Mode. Note: Retail Mode uses the “Vivid” picture setting This enhances the TV picture whil e on display under high ambient[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 54 www.VIZIO.com The Channel Scan screen will be di splayed; default choice is Scan. Press the OK button on the remote control to commence the search for available chann e ls to be stored into memory. If you do not want to scan for channels at this time, press the " button on the re mote to highlight Skip Scan and [...]

Version 1/12/2009 55 www.VIZIO.com Tuner Mode With TV selected as the input: Press the MENU button to bring u p the On Screen Display (OSD). Press the " button to highlight the Tuner Mode option. Press the # or $ button to choose Cable or Air (Antenna) depending upon which type you have connected to the DTV / TV Input. Note: Digital Cable requ[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 56 www.VIZIO.com Partial Channel Search If channels are missing after the auto search process, a partial channel search can be performed within a specified channel range. Press the " button to highlight the Partial Channel S earch option. Press the $ button to enter the submen u. Press the $ button to select scan m[...]

Version 1/12/2009 57 www.VIZIO.com MTS (Multchannel Television Sound) This option allows the selection of a Second Audio Program, which may contain commentary or a different lang uage, such as Spanish. Press the " button to highlight the MTS option. Press either # or $ button to select from the options. Once the adjustments are completed, pres[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 58 www.VIZIO.com DTV / TV Input Setup Language Press the MENU button to bring u p the On Screen Display (OSD). Press the " button to highlight the Setup option. Press the OK or $ button to enter the Setup sub-menu. Press the " button to highlight the Language option. The default is English Press the # or $ but[...]

Version 1/12/2009 59 www.VIZIO.com P I P M o d e Press the " button to highlight the PIP mode option. Press the # or $ button to select Off, PIP or POP (Picture-outside picture). In the PIP mode a smaller sub screen will be displayed within the main screen. For the POP mode the main screen and sub screen will be of equal size and be positioned[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 60 www.VIZIO.com PIP Position When PIP is selected, Press the " button to highlight the PIP Position option. Press the # or $ button to choose the position of the PIP screen within the main screen. PIP Size When PIP is selected, Press the " button to highlight the PIP Size option. Press the # or $ button to ch[...]

Version 1/12/2009 61 www.VIZIO.com Sleep Timer This option sets the elapsed time before the TV will power off automatically. Press the MENU button to bring u p the On Screen Display (OSD). Press the " button to highlight the Setup option. Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub-me nu. Press the " button to highlight the Sle ep Timer op[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 62 www.VIZIO.com Input Naming This feature allows you to apply custom labels the inputs matching the connected devices, which will make it easier for you to recognize. Examples are VCR, DVD, PS3, etc. You may use up to 8 characters in any combination of letters or num bers. Press " button to highlight the Input Nam[...]

Version 1/12/2009 63 www.VIZIO.com C C ( C l o s e d Ca p t i on ) These options set the Close d Captio ning styles, which determine how th e captioning will appear on scre en. Press the MENU button to bring u p the On Screen Display (OSD). Press the " button to highlight the Setup option. Press the $ button to enter the Setup sub-m enu. C C T[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 64 www.VIZIO.com D ig i t a l C l o s ed C a p t i o n S ty l e This option sets the Closed Caption style when wat ching DTV. Press the MENU button to bring u p the On Screen Display (OSD). Press the " button to highlight the Setup option. Press the $ button to enter the Setup sub-m enu. Press the "% button to[...]

Version 1/12/2009 65 www.VIZIO.com H / V P o s i t i o n Occasional anomalies in the broadcast signal will appear in the picture, such as solid or dashed lines at the top or a thin stripe at the side. This is not caused by the TV. This option allows for adjustment of the image so the anomaly can be hidden. Press the MENU button to bring u p the On [...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 66 www.VIZIO.com DTV / TV Input Parental Control This option allows restriction and access of specific channels, movies and program material based on ratings, and can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered. Press the MENU button to bring u p the On Screen Display (OSD). Press the "[...]

Version 1/12/2009 67 www.VIZIO.com Rating Enable This option turns Rating Enable On or Off. It is the master control that applies the settings made within the content blocking menus that follow. Press the MENU button to bring u p the On Screen Display (OSD). Press the " button to highlight the Setup option. Press the OK button to enter the Set[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 68 www.VIZIO.com US TV Rating Note: Rating Enable must be set to On in order to use this option. This option allows blocking of selecte d TV or Cable channel s based on ratings established for US broadcast s . Press the " button to highlight the US TV Rating option. Press the $ button to go to the US TV Rating sub-[...]

Version 1/12/2009 69 www.VIZIO.com U S M ov i e R a t i ng Note: Rating Enable must be set to On in order to use this option. This option allows blocking of movies based on ratings established by the MPAA Once the adjustments are completed, press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or the EXIT button to exit the OSD completely Press the [...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 70 www.VIZIO.com French Canadian Rating Note: Rating Enable must be set to On in order to use this option. This option allows blocking of selected French Canadian Engl ish TV or Cable channels ba sed on age. Press the MENU button to bring u p the On Screen Display (OSD). Press the " button to highlight the Setup op[...]

Version 1/12/2009 71 www.VIZIO.com Block Unrated Programming This option allows blocking of unrated content. Press the MENU button to bring u p the On Screen Display (OSD). Press the " button to highlight the Setup option. Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub-me nu. Press the " button to highlight the Parental option. Press the $ bu[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 72 www.VIZIO.com Reset All Settings This option resets Picture and Sound adjustments to their Factory Settings. Press the MENU button to bring u p the On Screen Display (OSD). Press the " button to highlight the Setup option. Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub-me nu. Press the " button to highlight the[...]

Version 1/12/2009 73 www.VIZIO.com H/V Position and Size This option allows for adjustment of the image po sition and size. Press the MENU button to bring u p the On Screen Display (OSD). Press the " button to highlight the Setup option. Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub-me nu. Press the " button to highlight the H/V Position opt[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 74 www.VIZIO.com Auto Phase ( Component input) This option allows for optimal adjustment of the image position. Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display (OSD). Press the " button to highlight the Setup option. Press the OK button to enter the Setup sub- menu. Press the " button to highlight the [...]

Version 1/12/2009 75 www.VIZIO.com PC (Computer) Input Picture A d j u s t m e n t Picture Mode Press the MENU button to bring up the On Screen Display (OSD. Press the OK button to enter the Picture Mode subme nu. Auto Adjust This option matches the PC signal timing to the display by aligning the picture elements (pixels) with the physic al display[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 76 www.VIZIO.com Brightness Press the " button to highlight the Brightness sel ection. Use the # or $ button to adjust the level. The Brightness adjusts the black level in the picture. If the brightness is too low you will not be able to see the detail in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is too hig[...]

Version 1/12/2009 77 www.VIZIO.com SIZE and POSITION OPTIONS This option allows fine tuning of the disp lay for optimum fit within the display area H-SIZE Press the MENU button to bring u p the On Screen Display (OSD). Press the " button to highlight the Picture option. Press the OK button to enter the picture sub - menu. Press the " butt[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 78 www.VIZIO.com Fine Tune This option allows fine-tuning of the image by shifting the display horizontally. This is useful when characters are b eing displayed. Press the " button to highlight the Fine Tune option. Use the # or $ button to adjust the tuning. Once the adjustment s are completed, press the EXIT butt[...]

Version 1/12/2009 79 www.VIZIO.com Understanding Viewing Modes Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control, please follow the instructions in page 62. Viewing 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 di[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 80 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 5 Programming the VIZIO Universal R e m o t e C o n t r o l You can program the remote control to work with up to four different pieces of equipment including your VIZIO HDTV. Listed below are the ste ps for program ming your VCR, Cable Box and DVD Player. P ro g r a m m i n g fo r V C R 1. Manu[...]

Version 1/12/2009 81 www.VIZIO.com P ro g r a m m i n g f o r D V D P l a y e r 1. Manually turn on the DVD Player. 2. Press the DVD button on the remote control. 3. Press and hold the SET button until the LED LIGHT fla s hes twice. 4. Find the programming code for your DVD player in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using the Num[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 82 www.VIZIO.com S e ar c h i n g f o r C o m p o n e n t C o d e s If you cannot find the manufacturer in the component list or the program code does not work, you can use the remote control to search for the co rrect component code. To search for a component code: 1. Turn on the component. 2. Press the matching compon[...]

Version 1/12/2009 83 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubl eshooting M a in t e n a n c e Important 1. Make sure that the power cabl e 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 housi ng, screen and remote control, and[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 84 www.VIZIO.com Problem Solution Check the input connections. Power is ON but no screen image. Make sure any cable attached to the TV is connected to the correct output from a Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. Adjust brightness, contrast or ba cklight. Check Input settings. Wrong or abnormal colors appear. Check Color and tint se[...]

Version 1/12/2009 85 www.VIZIO.com Problem Solution correctly. The TV has pixels that are always dark or colored. Your LCD HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology, however, sometimes some pixels of your LCD HDTV may not display. Pixel defects within industry specifications are inherent to this type of product and [...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 86 www.VIZIO.com Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords list ed 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 wit[...]

Version 1/12/2009 87 www.VIZIO.com Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Information Specifications Specifications Panel 55” Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.5415 mm x 0.5415 mm Display Compatibility 1080P (Full HDTV) Colors 1.06 Billion Brightness 500 cd/m 2 (typical) Contrast 1400 :1 (typical), 50,000 :1 ( with Me[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 88 www.VIZIO.com Glossary – Standard Defini tions Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio freq uency waves to transmit and display picture s and sound. Aspect Ratio (4x3): Traditional TV “aspect ratio”, that is, the screen width as compared to its height. For example, a “32 inch TV screen” would b e 25 inch[...]

Version 1/12/2009 89 www.VIZIO.com Limited Product Warranty VIZIO provides a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser of a new VIZIO display purchased from an authorized VIZIO U.S. reseller and used in the fifty (50) United States or Pue rto Rico. VIZIO's Responsibilit[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 90 www.VIZIO.com 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 P[...]

Version 1/12/2009 91 www.VIZIO.com the repair process, which includes the repair diagnosis, dispatching the technician, shipping the replacement part(s), and arranging the appointment with the customer, is completed within approximately 3 to 5 business days, pending availabili ty of these factors. If it is determined the product cannot be repaired [...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 92 www.VIZIO.com Index A Accessories, 6 Adjustments Closed Caption, 16, 64 Selecting the Screen Size, 15, 39, 90 Stepping through TV Channels, 39 Volume, 10, 39, 84 Advanced Video Features Black Level Extender, 44 Color Temperature (Color T emperature, 45, 77 CTI (Color Transient Improvement, 45 DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduc[...]

Version 1/12/2009 93 www.VIZIO.com O OSD Brightness Adjustment, 89 Closed Caption Selection, 16, 64 Color Adjustment, 18 Contrast Adjustment, 89 Outputs Using 5.1 Surround with a Home Theatre System, 30 Using an external Receiver/Amp, 30 P Parental Control Block Unrated Programming, 72 Canadian English Rating, 70 Canadian French Rating, 71 Channel [...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 94 www.VIZIO.com Component Program Codes Setup Code for VCR’s ABS 219 72 Admiral 20048, 20209 Aiko 20278 Aiwa 20037, 20479 Alienware 21972 America Action 20278 American High 20035 Amoisonic 2047 9 Anam 20162, 20037, 20240, 20278 Anam National 20162 Asha 20240 Audiovox 20037, 20278 Beaumark 20240 Bell & Howell 2010[...]

Version 1/12/2009 95 www.VIZIO.com Setup Code for VCR’s Marantz 20035, 20081 Marta 20037 Matsushita 20035, 20162 Media Center PC 21972 MEI 20035 Memorex 20035, 20162, 20037, 20048, 20039, 20047, 20240, 20104, 20209, 20479 MGA 20240, 20043 MGN Technology 20240 Microsoft 21972 Mind 21972 Minolta 20042 Mitsubishi 20067, 20043 Motorola 20035, 20048 M[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 96 www.VIZIO.com Setup Code for VCR’s Systemax 21972 Tagar Systems 21972 Tashiko 20037 Tatung 20045, 20067 Technics 20035, 20162 Teco 20035, 20037, 20048, 20038 Teknika 20035, 20037 Tivo 20636, 20618, 21503, 20739 TMK 20240 Toshiba 20045, 20042, 20067, 20043, 21503, 21008, 21972 Totevision 20037, 20240 Touch 21972 Uni[...]

Version 1/12/2009 97 www.VIZIO.com Setup Code for Cable Converters Sony 01006 Starcom 00003, 00014 Supercable 00276 Supermax 00883 Tocom 00012 Torx 00003 Toshiba 00000 Trans PX 00276 Tristar 00883 TS 00003 V2 00883 Viewmaster 00883 Vision 00883 Vortex View 0088 3 Zenith 00000, 00525, 00899 Setup Code for Satellite Receivers AlphaStar 00772 Chaparra[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 98 www.VIZIO.com Setup Code for DVD Players Aiwa 20641, 21912 Akai 20770 Allegro 20869 Apex Digital 20672, 20717, 20797, 21061, 20796, 21056, 21937, 20794, 21020, 21915 Blaupunkt 20717 Blue Parade 20571 Broksonic 20695 Changhong 20627, 21061 CineVision 20869 Coby 21086 Curtis Mathes 21087 CyberHome 21024, 21023, 21129, [...]

Version 1/12/2009 99 www.VIZIO.com Setup Code for DVD Players Sansui 20695 Sanyo 20695 Sharp 20630, 20752 Sharper Image 21117 Sherwood 20770 Shinco 20717 Shinsonic 20533 Sonic Blue 20869, 21099 Sony 20533, 20864, 21033, 21904, 21903 SVA 20717 Sylvania 20675 Symphonic 20675 Teac 20717, 21984, 20809 Technics 20490 Theta Digital 20571 Toshiba 20503, 2[...]

VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual 100 www.VIZIO.com Setup Code for CD Players Technics 30029 Victor 30072 Wards 30157, 30053 Yamaha 30888, 30036 Zonda 30157 Setup Code for Audio Amplifiers Bose 3067 4 GE 30078 JVC 30331 Marantz 30321 Nakamichi 30321 NEC 30264 Optimus 30395 Realistic 30395 Sansui 30321 Shure 30264 Sony 30689 Soundesign 30078 Victor 30331[...]

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