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VIZIO VF550M User Manual
Dear VlZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VlZlO VF550M 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 tnquire about accessories and install
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Your HDTV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent your HDTV from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use, and maintenance of your HDTV. Read the following safety instructions before operating your HDTV. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. To reduce the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power b
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VIZIOVF550M UserManual • Donotoverload powerstripsandextension cords.Overloading canresultinfireorelectric shock. • Thewallsocketshould beinstalled nearyourHDTV andeasilyaccessible. • Onlypowerofthemarked voltage canbeusedforyourHDTV.Anyothervoltagethanthe specified voltage maycausefireorelectric shock • Donottouchthepower cordduringlightning. Toavoidelectric shock,avoidhandling thepower cordduringelectrical storms. • Unplug yourHDTV duringa lightning stormorwhenitwillnotbeusedforlongperiod ofti
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VIZIOVF550M UserManual If anoutsideantenna/satellite dishor cablesystemis to beconnected to theTV, makesurethatthe antenna orcablesystemis electrically grounded to provide someprotection againstvoltagesurgesand staticcharges. Article810of theNationalElectrical Code,ANSI/NFPSA 70,provides information withregardto proper grounding of themastandsupporting structure, grounding of the lead-inwireto anantenna discharge unit,sizeof the groundingconductors, locationof antennadischargeunit,connection to
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual .... I""abl÷ of Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................... 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection ......................................................................................... 4 FCC Bulletin for New TV Owners .......................................................................................................... 4 Package Contents .........................
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Picture Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 33 Auto Adjust .......................................................................................................................................... 33 Backlight ............................................................................................................................................. 33 Brightness ...
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual OD®nin@ %he Paekag® Your HDTV and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Once you have opened the carton, check that your HDTV is in good condition and that all of the contents are included. The screen can easily be scratched or broken, so handle your HDTV gently and never place your HDTV with the screen facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. IMPORTANT: Sa
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VIZIOVF550M UserManual Meu t ng M©TV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below. , Remove the stand base 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 base to your HDTV. Pull downward on the base and lift off. , Mount your HDTV on the wall: a. Attach your HDTV to a wall mount (sold separately
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VIZIOVF550M UserManual POWER'VIZIO'LIGHT-TheVIZIOnamelightswhitewhen powered onandorange whenpowered off. REMOTECONTROL SENSOR - Pointtheremotecontrol directlyat thiswindowfor the bestresponse to the remote signal. POWER( @ ) - SwitchyourHDTVon by pressing the buttononce. PressthebuttonagaintoturnyourHDTV off. MENU- Thisbuttonactivates theOnScreenDisplay(OSD).If a sub- menuisactive,pressing thisbutton willreturnto theprevious menulevel. CH A/V - Usethesebuttons toselectthenextor previous TVchann
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual HDMI HDMI 1 HDMt 2 S-VIDEO / AV1 HDMt 4 HDMI 3 L R L R ® @ ® ® AUDIO AUDIO OUT 1. HDMI 1, 2, & 3 - Connect digital video devices such as DVD multimedia players or set top boxes through these all digital connectors. There is an additional HDMI port on the side of the TV. 2. RGB PC - Connect the video and audio from a computer here. A cable with a 1/8" mini plug stereo connector at the end connecting to the TV is needed if sound is also transmitted with this signal. 3. DTV
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual R gh%og de 1. AV2 - Connect the secondary source for composite video devices, such as a VCR, camcorder, or video game. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the same source, and then use the yellow connector to connect the external video from the same source. Note: The red and white audio connectors are shared between AV2 and COMPONENT2. 2. COMPONENT2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - Connect the secondary source for component video devices suc
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual VI I© R@moB@ ConB @l GUIDE - This button displays program information. POWER ( _ ) - Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. TV - Press this button to select TV. AV - Press this button to select AV1 and AV2 (either Composite or S- Video) input. COMP - Press the button to select Component 1 or Component 2 inputs. HDMI - Press this button to select the HDMI input. By pressing it repeatedly you will go through
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control matching the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: • Only use the specified AA batteries. • Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. • Inserting the batteries
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual CBap$e £ ¢os eetis 9 Equipment The VlZlO HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video Best source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver (digital) and a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. Best (digital) Connect an antenna or directly to cable to receive digital broadcasts. Good (analog) Best RGB PC (VGA) - This is m
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual You have four options for connecting your cable or satellite box to your HDTV: HDMI, Component, Composite, or Coax (RF). Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. Refer to your set-top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator. Using HDMI (Best) HDMI HDMI 1 Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the
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VIZIOVF550M UserManual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI HD_ 4 , 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 I-IDMI 4 input at the rear of the HDTV. , Using an audio cable, connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input at the rear of
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Using S-Video (Better) 1. Turn off your HDTV and set-top box. 2. Connect the S-VIDEO cable from your set-top box to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of your HDTV. 3. Connect the audio cables (white and red) on your set-top box to the corresponding L and R AUDIO jacks on the back of your HDTV. 4. Turn on your HDTV and set-top box. 5. Press AV on the remote control to view the content. You can also press INPUT on the remote control. Using Composite Video (Good) i_ S-VIDEO / AV
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VIZIOVF550M UserManual Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for Standard TV or Digital TV 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 at the rear of the HDTV 3. Turn on the power to the HDTV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR , Turn off the power to the HDTV and VC
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual 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) HDMI 2 For optimal results, DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI should be connected to the HDMI input on your HDTV. 1. Turn off your HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD player and
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Using Component Video (Better) , 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 your HDTV. , Connect the audio cables (white and red) from your DVD player to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks on the back or side of your HDTV. , Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or si
