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VIZIO VF550M User Manual
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO 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 inquire about acces
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VIZIO VF550M 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 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
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VIZIO VF550M 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 specified voltage may cause fire or electric shock ! Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. ! Unplug your HDTV d
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Table of Contents 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 Opening the Package 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. I
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Wall Mounting your HDTV Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow the instructions below. 1. 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. 2. Mount your HDTV on the wall: a. Attach your HDTV
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VIZIO VF550M 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. Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) – Switch your HDTV on by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn your HDTV off. MENU – This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD).
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Rear Panel Connections 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/TV – Connect to an antenna or digital ca
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Right-Side Panel Connection 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
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual VIZIO Remote Control 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
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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
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VIZIO VF550M 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 Connector Description Quality (type) 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 a
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VIZIO VF550M 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-top box user manual for more information about the video output requirements or consult your cable or satellite operator. Using HDMI (Best) SET TOP BOX Cable and Satellite Boxes that have a
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VIZIO VF550M 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 at the rear of the HDTV. 3. 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 t
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VIZIO VF550M User Manual Using S-Video (Better) SET TOP BOX 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 Vid
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VIZIO VF550M 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 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 thro
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VIZIO VF550M 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 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
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VIZIO VF550M 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 your HDTV. 3. 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. 4. Turn on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Select Component 1 using the INPUT butt
