Vizio XVT3D554SV manual

XVT3D424SV / XVT3D474SV / XVT3D554SV USER GUIDE[...]

Manufactured under license fr om Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This product qualies for ENERGY ST AR in the “factory default” setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other featur es will increas[...]

Congratulations on your new VIZIO LED LCD 3D HDTV . T o get the most out of your new VIZIO product, r ead these instructions before using your product and retain them for futur e refer ence. For assistance, call 1-877-MYVIZIO (1-877-849-4623), or contact us at www .VIZIO.com/support. T o purchase or inquir e about accessories and installation servi[...]

Important Safety Information for V iewing 3D Content Y ou may experience discomfort while watching 3D content. Y ou may feel symptoms of eye strain, vision fatigue, color or depth distortion, motion sickness, nausea, dizziness, disorientation, or other discomforts. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop watching and take a break for at least[...]

Y our DTV is designed and manufactured to operate within dened design limits. Misuse may result in electric shock or re. T o pr event your DTV fr om being damaged, the following instructions should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your DTV . Read the following safety instructions before operating your DTV . Keep these[...]

be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can r esult in re 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[...]

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 pr ovide some protection against voltage sur ges and static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with r egard to proper gr ounding of the mast[...]

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 pr ogramming through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to r eceive over -the-air TV . Watch your local stations to nd out w[...]

T able of Contents Chapter 1: Installing the TV .................................................................................... 1 Installing the TV Stand ................................................................................................................. 1 Installing the TV on a W all ..............................................[...]

Adjusting the T uner Settings ........................................................................................................ 29 Setting the T uner Mode ............................................................................................................. 29 Scanning for Channels .....................................................[...]

Creating and Managing User Proles .......................................................................................... 45 Creating an Owner PIN .............................................................................................................. 45 Creating a New User Prole ......................................................[...]

Y our VIZIO product has been car efully packed in a cardboard carton designed to pr otect it from damage. When you have opened the package, check that all of the contents are included and ar e in good condition. Package Contents Package Contents Bluetooth ® Remote Control (with batteries) VIZIO 3D HDTV with Stand Cleaning Cloth Power Cord Quick St[...]

Installing the TV 1 1 Chapter 1: Installing the TV After removing the TV fr om the box and inspecting the package contents, you can begin installing the TV . Y our TV can be installed in two ways: • On a at surface, using the included stand • On a wall, using a VESA-standard wall mount (not included) Installing the TV Stand Y our TV includes[...]

Installing the TV 1 2 3. Move the TV with attached stand into an upright position and place on a at, level, and stable surface. 4. T o help prevent the TV fr om falling over , attach one end of the included safety cable to the wall behind the TV . Attach the other end to one of the wall-mounting holes on the back of the TV . 5. T o ensure pr ope[...]

Controls and Connections 2 3 Installing the TV on a W all T o mount your TV on a wall, you will need a wall mount. Consult the chart below to nd the appropriate mount for your TV model: Screw Size Screw Length Screw Pitch Hole Pattern XVT3D424SV M6 16.0 mm 1 mm VESA standard 200 x 200 mm XVT3D474SV M6 16.0 mm 1 mm VESA standard 200 x 200 mm XVT3[...]

Controls and Connections 2 4 Chapter 2: Controls and Connections Front Panel Detail Remote Control Sensor Point the remote contr ol directly at this sensor for the best r esponse to the remote. VIZIO Light The VIZIO logo lights up white when the TV is powered on. The VIZIO logo turns orange when the TV is powered off. Before the rst-time setup, [...]

Controls and Connections 2 5 Ethernet Connect an ether net cable to access a network or the Internet. Composite A V Connect composite A V device. Component Connect component video/audio devices. Audio Out (L/R) Connect RCA audio device. Audio Out (Optical) Connect to audio device (VIZIO sound bar , home theater system). RGB PC Audio Connect 1/8” [...]

Controls and Connections 2 6 Using the Jag Wheel Control The Jag Wheel is an innovative, all-in-one control on the side of your HDTV that performs functions you might see as buttons on other TVs. Functions including volume up/down, power , input sour ce, and channel up/down have been combined into a single Quick Menu controlled by the Jag Wheel. T [...]

Controls and Connections 2 7 Bluetooth ® Remote Control Buttons (See opposite page for button descriptions.) Device Power/Standby Input A/V Controls List Exit OK Back VIA Volume Up/Down Mute 3D Number Pad Last Channel Up/Down VIA Shortcuts Guide Arrow Menu Info Power/Standby QUERTY Keypad Arrow Move/Delete App from VIA Dock Change Screen Size (whe[...]

Controls and Connections 2 8 Remote Control Buttons Power/Standby: T ur n the TV on or off. Info: Display the Info Window . See Using the Info Window on page 42. Arrow: Navigate the on-scr een menu and episode guide. OK: Select highlighted menu option. Menu: Display the on-screen menu. See Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Menu on page 19. Exit: Close[...]

Controls and Connections 2 9 Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover . 2. Insert two AA batteries into the remote contr ol. Make sure that the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries match the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover . • Use only a good quality battery . • Inserting the battery i[...]

Controls and Connections 2 10 Using the Remote for Y our Other Devices The included remote can be used as a universal r emote to control your other devices. See Using Guided Setup on page 41 to set up the remote for use with your other devices. • Theremotecontrolshouldbekeptdryandawayfromheatsources. Avoid?[...]

First-T ime Setup 3 11 Chapter 3: Completing the First-T ime Setup The rst time you turn on the TV , the Setup App will guide you through each of the steps necessary to get your TV ready for use. Before you begin the rst-time setup: • Y our TV should be installed. See Chapter 1: Installing the TV on page 1 . • Y our devices should be conn[...]

First-T ime Setup 3 12 4. Use the OK and Arrow Up/Down buttons on the remote to r ead and accept the T erms of Service and Privacy Policy for Y ahoo! TV Widgets. When you are nished, highlight Next and pr ess OK . 5. Select the name of your wireless network fr om the list of available networks and press OK . If the TV is connected to your networ[...]

First-T ime Setup 3 13 8. Choose the device you would like to connect. Answer the on-screen questions about your TV connection using the Arrows and OK button on the remote. 9. When you have nished adding devices, highlight Exit to Live TV and press OK .[...]

Connecting Y our Devices to the TV 4 14 Y our 3D HDTV can be easily connected to an external device: • DVD or Blu-Ray player • Video game console • Cable box • External antenna • Or other device T o connect an external device to the 3D HDTV , you must rst verify that the external device has one of the following types of video ports: Ch[...]

Connecting Y our Devices to the TV 4 15 Choosing the Correct Connection Use the table below to choose the connection with the highest possible picture quality . Use a digital connection when possible. Picture Quality Connector Image Connector Name Digital/Analog BEST HDMI Digital RGB Analog RF/Coaxial Digital BETTER RF/Coaxial Analog Component Anal[...]

Connecting Y our Devices to the TV 4 16 Connecting Y our Devices Once you have determined the best available connection type on both your device and the TV , ensure you have the corr esponding cable. For the port locations on your TV , see Chapter 2: Controls and Connections on page 4 . T o connect a device to the TV : 1. Ensure both the TV and you[...]

Connecting Y our Devices to the TV 4 17 Device Connection Chart[...]

Connecting Y our Devices to the TV 4 18 Setting Up Y our Network Connection Y our TV is internet-ready , and can be connected to your home network in two ways: • Wired, using the RJ45 (ethernet) connector on the back panel • Wirelessly , using your home wireless network Once you have connected to your home network and the Internet, you can use [...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 19 Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Menu Y our TV features an easy-to-use on-scr een menu. T o open the on-screen menu, pr ess the MENU button on the remote. Y ou can also open the on-screen menu by pr essing the VIA button and selecting HDTV Settings from the VIA Dock, then pressing OK . From this menu, you can: • Change[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 20 SBS - Displays side-by-side 3D. TB - Displays top/bottom 3D. Sensio - Displays Sensio 3D. 5. The TV displays, “3D viewing mode enabled. Please wear 3D glasses.” Put on your 3D glasses and turn them on. Y ou can also quickly change the 3D display mode by pressing the 3D button on the remote. Changing the Screen Aspe[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 21 Setting Up Closed Captioning Y our TV can display closed captions for programs that include them. Closed captions display a transcription of a program’ s dialogue. If the program you are viewing is not being broadcast with closed captions, the TV will not display them. T o activate or deactivate closed captions: 1. P[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 22 • T ext Size - Adjust the size of the text. • Color - Change the color of the text. • Opacity - Change the transparency of the text. • BG Color - Change the background color . • BG Opacity - Change the transparency of the backgr ound. • Window Color - Change the edge color . • Window Opacity - Change the [...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 23 Adjusting the TV Settings From the TV Settings Menu, you can: • Change the input source • Adjust the picture settings • Adjust the audio settings • Adjust the tuner settings • Name device inputs • Activate Game Mode • Set the parental contr ols • Change the on-screen menu language • Set the time Chang[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 24 Adjusting the Picture Settings Y our TV display can be adjusted to suit your prefer ences and viewing conditions. T o adjust the picture settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight the TV Settings icon and press OK . The TV Set[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 25 Sharpness - Adjusts the edge sharpness of picture elements. It can be used to sharpen non-HD (high denition) content; however , it will not produce detail that does not otherwise exist. Adjusting the Advanced Picture Settings T o adjust the advanced picture settings: 1. From the Pictur e Settings menu, use the Arrow[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 26 Adjusting the Color T emperature Adjusting the color temperature will change the “warmness” or “coolness” of the white ar eas of the picture. T o adjust the color temperature: 1. From the Pictur e Settings Menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight More , then pr ess OK . 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote t[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 27 Auto Adjust - Automatically adjusts display image to optimal size and position. (RGB input only .) Horiz. Position - Adjusts the horizontal (left/right) position of the display image. V ertical Position - Adjusts the vertical (up/down) position of the display image. Horizontal Size - Adjusts the width of the display im[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 28 TV Speakers - T ur ns the built-in speakers on or off. Advanced Audio - See Adjusting the Advanced Audio Settings on page 28. Bluetooth Audio - T ur ns the built-in Bluetooth transmitter on or off. Equalizer Settings - Adjusts the boost or attenuation of differ ent frequencies. (This setting is only available when SRS [...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 29 external audio device. 3. When you have nished adjusting the advanced audio settings, press the EXIT button on the remote. Resetting the Audio Settings T o reset the audio settings to the factory default settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on t[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 30 Scanning for Channels Before the TV can detect and display channels and their associated information, you must scan for channels. A channel scan may also be necessary when the TV has been moved to an area where dif ferent fr ee-to-air broadcast television channels ar e available. 1. From the T uner Settings menu, highl[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 31 Skipping Channels After a channel scan is completed, you may nd that some channels are too weak to watch comfortably . There may also be some channels you do not want to view . Y ou can remove these channels from the TV’ s memory with the Skip Channel feature. Channels that have been removed with the Skip Channel [...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 32 T o use the Digital MTS feature: 1. From the T uner Settings menu, highlight Digital MTS and press OK . The Digital MTS menu is displayed. 2. Select your preferr ed language: English , French , or Spanish . Press OK . 3. Press the EXIT button on the r emote. Changing the Names of the Inputs T o make it easier to recogn[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 33 Activating Game Mode Game mode optimizes the TV for use as a video game display . When Game Mode is on, the video and audio synchronization is impr oved for video games. T o turn Game Mode on or off: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to hig[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 34 Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings T o manage program content accor ding to its rating, you must enable the Program Rating feature. T o enable or disable the Program Rating featur e: 1. From the Par ental Controls menu, highlight Rating Enable and pr ess OK . The Rating Enable menu is displayed. 2. Select On or Off [...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 35 2. For each rating type you want to block or unblock, use the Up/Down and Left/Right Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight the rating type and press OK . • When the rating type is blocked , the Lock icon appears locked . Content with this rating cannot be viewed. • When the rating type is unblocked , the Lock i[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 36 Changing the On-Screen Menu Language Y our TV can display the on-screen menu in dif ferent languages. T o change the on-screen menu language: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow buttons on the r emote to highlight the TV Settings icon and press OK . The TV Settings[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 37 Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) / Picture-Outside-Picture (POP) Y our TV features PIP and POP modes. These featur es allow you to watch two input sources at the same time. When using PIP , the main input is displayed on the full screen, and the secondary is displayed in a smaller window . When using POP , the two inputs[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 38 Using the Network Connection Menu Y our TV is internet-ready , featuring both an ether net port and built-in high-speed wir eless-N. Connecting to a Wireless Network T o connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is being broadcast: 1. Press the MENU button on the r emote. The on-screen menu is displayed. [...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 39 Changing the Advanced Network Settings Advanced users can ne-tune the network settings using the Manual Setup feature. T o change advanced network settings: 1. From the Network Connection menu, highlight Manual Setup and pr ess OK . The Change Settings menu is displayed. 2. Use the Arrow and OK buttons to adjust eac[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 40 4. If you are pairing the included Bluetooth r emote, hold down both the Green VIA Shortcut button and the Record button for 5 seconds. If you are pairing a dif ferent Bluetooth device, place the device in “discoverable” mode as per the device instructions. 5. Highlight Start searching for devices and pr ess OK . I[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 41 Restoring the TV to Factory Default Settings All of the on-screen menu settings can be r eset to the factory defaults. If you restore the TV to the factory-def ault settings, all changes you have made to the settings will be lost! T o restor e the TV to its factory default settings: 1. Press the MENU button on the r em[...]

Using the On-Screen Menu 5 42 Using the Digital Episode Guide Y our TV features an on-scr een digital episode guide. This guide displays program information broadcast by digital television stations as well as the curr ent time and date. T o use the digital episode guide, press the GUIDE button on the r emote. While viewing the digital episode guide[...]

43 6 Using VIZIO Internet Apps Chapter 6: Using VIZIO Internet Apps VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) delivers popular online content to your TV . VIA features a selection of Apps that allow you to watch movies and TV shows, listen to music, get weather and news information, and more–all on demand! A high-speed Internet connection is required to receive [...]

Using VIZIO Internet Apps 6 44 Moving an App on the VIA Dock Y ou can personalize your VIA Dock by moving Apps. T o move an App: 1. Press the VIA button on the r emote. 2. Highlight a VIA App by scrolling left and right using the Left/Right Arr ow buttons on the remote. (The highlighted App is in the lower left corner of the screen.) 3. Press the Y[...]

45 6 Using VIZIO Internet Apps Creating and Managing User Proles User proles allow you to keep a customized set of Apps in the VIA Dock. For each pr ole you create, a dif ferent set of Apps and App settings ar e saved. Creating an Owner PIN Creating an owner PIN allows you to r estrict access to the Administrative Controls menu in the Pro?[...]

Using VIZIO Internet Apps 6 46 6. Highlight the Name eld and press OK . 7. Enter your name using the QUERTY Keyboar d on the remote or the on-scr een keyboard, then press OK . The Cr eate Prole menu is displayed. 8. Highlight Avatar and pr ess OK . The Avatar menu is displayed. 9. Highlight a picture for your pr ole and press OK . The Cr e[...]

47 6 Using VIZIO Internet Apps Restoring the VIA Dock to the Factory Default Settings The VIA Dock, and all of its installed Widgets can be restor ed to the factory default settings. If you restore the TV to the factory-def ault settings, all changes you have made to the settings will be lost! T o restor e the VIA Dock to the factory default settin[...]

7 Viewing 3D Content 48 Chapter 7: V iewing 3D Content Y our TV can display several types of 3D content: • Full HD 3D (Active-shutter 3D) • Side by Side (SBS) • T op/Bottom (TB) • Sensio Read the important 3D safety information at the beginning of this User Guide before using 3D . What Y ou Need to View 3D Content T o view 3D content, you w[...]

7 Viewing 3D Content 49 How VIZIO 3D W orks Our eyes have space between them, so when we look around, we see two slightly dif ferent pictures. W e never notice, because we are able to combine these pictur es into one three- dimensional image. The VIZIO 3D HDTV takes advantage of this phenomenon to create a stunning 3D image. When displaying 3D cont[...]

7 Viewing 3D Content 50 W atching Blu-ray 3D Content T o view Blu-ray 3D content: 1. Ensure you have the following equipment: • 3D Blu-ray player • VIZIO Full HD 3D Glasses • Blu-ray 3D disc • 3D-compliant HDMI cable 2. Ensure the 3D Blu-ray player and your TV ar e connected with the 3D-compliant HDMI cable. See Connecting Y our Devices on [...]

A T roubleshooting 51 Appendix A: T roubleshooting and T echnical Support Products ar e often returned due to a technical problem rather than due to a defect. If you ar e experiencing a problem when using your TV , try to x the issue using this troubleshooting guide. If, after using this troubleshooting guide, you ar e still experiencing an issu[...]

A T roubleshootig 52 The screen is black. • Make sure the ON/OFF switch is turned to ON, then press the Power button on the remote or TV . • Press the INPUT button on the r emote control to select a dif ferent input sour ce. • Ensure the TV’ s battery is fully charged. See Getting Started for instructions on plugging the TV in. • Adjust b[...]

A T roubleshooting 53 My 3D content is displayed as two separate images. • Enable SBS (side-by-side) 3D Mode. See Changing the 3D Mode on page 19. I cannot access VIZIO Internet Apps, or my Apps are not working correctly . • Press the VIA button on the r emote. • Ensure the TV is connected to your network. See Setting Up Y our Network Connect[...]

B Specications 54 Appendix B: Specications XVT3D424SV XVT3D474SV XVT3D554SV Screen Size 42” 47” 55” Viewable Ar ea 42.02” 46.96” 54.64” Dimensions w/ Stand w/o Stand 40.15 x 27.91 x 9.05” 40.15 x 25.83 x 2.32” 45.22 x 30.63 x 10.62” 45.22 x 28.89 x 2.95” 52.18 x 35.12 x 13.11” 52.18 x 33.28 x 2.99” W eight w/ Stand w/o[...]

B Specications 55 XVT3D424SV XVT3D474SV XVT3D554SV W atts per Channel 15W 15W 15W Surround/ Simulated Surround SRS T ruSurround HD SRS T ruSurround HD SRS T ruSurr ound HD Sound Leveller SRS T ruV olume SRS T ruV olume SRS T ruV olume Language Options English, Spanish, French English, Spanish, French English, Spanish, French Remote Control T ype[...]

C W arranty 56 Appendix C: W arranty ON P ARTS AND LABOR Covers units purchased as new in United States and Puerto Rico Only . VIZIO provides a warranty to the original pur chaser of a new Product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year of non-commercial usage and ninety (90) days of commercial use. If a Pr oduct cover[...]

C W arranty 57 NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGE, OR DEFECTIVE GOODS, WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LA TENT , SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT . VIZIO SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF INFORMA TION OR DA T A, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST REVENUE OR LOST PROFITS, OR OTHER INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. S[...]

D Legal & Compliance 58 Appendix D: Legal & Compliance 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 pr ovide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residentia[...]

Index A Activating the Bluetooth Remote Control 9 Adaptive Luma 25 Adding a New App 44 Adding New Channels 30 Advanced Audio Settings 28 Advanced Network Settings 39 Advanced Picture Settings 25 Ambient Light Sensor 25 Audio Language 31 Audio Settings 27 Auto Adjust 27 Auto Channel Scan 30 B Backlight 24 Blocking and Unblocking Content 34 Bluetooth[...]

System Information 40 T T esting Y our Network Connection 39 Time Zone 36 Tint 24 T uner Mode 29 T uner Settings Menu 29 TV Settings Menu 23 TV Stand 1 U User Proles 45 V V ertical Position 27 VIA Dock 43 VIA Shortcut Buttons 43 Vivid mode 24 VIZIO Internet Apps 43 W wall mount 3 Wide mode 20 Wired Network 18 Wireless Network 18 Z Zoom mode 20[...]

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