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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.
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.
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 andeasily accessible. • Only power of the marked voltage canbe used for your HDTV.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual 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 someprotection against voltage surges and static charges.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual .... I""abl÷ of Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................... 2 Television Antenna Connection Protection ..............
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Picture Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 33 Auto Adjust ..............................................................
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.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual 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.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual 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 bestresponse to the remote signal. POWER ( @ ) - Switch your HDTV on by pressing the button once.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual HDMI HDMI 1 HDMt 2 HDMI 3 HDMt 4 L R ® @ AUDIO S-VIDEO / AV1 L R ® ® 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual HDMI Connections for Cable or Satellite Boxes with DVI HD_ 4 , 2. , , 5. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 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.
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.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual 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.
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.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Using Component Video (Better) , 2. , , 5. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 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.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Using Composite (AV) Video (Good) S-V,DEO, AV1 VIDEO L AUDIO R ® ® ® , 2. , , 5. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. Connect the Video cable (yellow) from your DVD player to the S-VlDEO/AV1 jack on the back of your HDTV.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual OPTICAL L R ® ® AUDIO OUT , 2. , 4. , 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 end to the AUDIO OUT audio connectors at the rear of the HDTV.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual , 2. 3. , 5. Turn off the power to the HDTV and Computer. Connect the VGA cable from your computer to the RGB PC jack on the back of your HDTV. Connect the 1/8-inch audio cable from your computer to the RGB PC Audio jack on the back of your HDTV.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for better picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode).
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Chapter 3 Using your 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 HD'rV (see Chapter 2 for detailed steps) 3.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Note: At this point, if a set-top box from your cable or satellite service company is being used, press the LAST button on the remote control and skip to Select Input Source in the next section. Otherwise continue with the next step: a, The Tuner screen will be displayed.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual d, When finished, the Complete screen will be displayed to inform you that the HDTV has completed the Initial Setup. Press the • button on the remote control to exit and begin watching TV.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual 1. Press the MENU button to bring up the Menu display. The Picture Menu is highlighted. Press MENU to select it. Use the • or • buttons to scroll to the Advanced Video option. 2. Press the • button to select it. 3. Use either • or • to scroll to the Color Temperature option.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Before you begin watching TV, please make sure thatany cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify thatthe power cord is plugged intoa correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. , Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Adj ®A n@ Bae e M©TV SeA% ng® Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on the side of the HDTV or remote control until the desired level is reach.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual When watching a digital TV program, the OnScreen Display will function as follows: • When a channel is selected, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Ue_ng $¾e On S©_ee_ ©_ep_ay (OS©} The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to navigate to and adjust all settings. The TV will save changes made to the settings, even after the TV is turned off. The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, TV Tuner Setup and Global Setup.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV andthe Picture menu will be shown on the screen. 2. Press either • or • on the remote control or CH • or CH • on the side of the HDTV to select a Picture menu option.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Color Color adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Tint The Tint adjusts the hue of the picture. The easiest way to set tint is to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. In most cases, the default middle position is correct.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Film Mode Choose Off or Auto. Film runs at 24 frames per second (fps), TV runs at 60 fps. When set to Auto, it enables 3:2 pull down and will detect when film content is being received and can help create a natural looking, smooth motion.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen. 2. Press either • or • on the remote control or CH • or CH • on the side of the HDTV to highlight the Audio menu option.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Digital Audio Out This option allows selection of the type of processing for the SPDIF (Optical connector) when used with a Receiver/Amplifier/Home Theater system. Select to choose from OFF, Dolby Digital or PCM. Note: WithDTVinput, the optical port will deliver 5.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual ...... 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. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV and the Picture menu will be shown on the screen.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control.
VIZIO VF550M 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. PIP Position Select where you want the PIP screen positioned over the main screen.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Input Naming This feature helps you to name your component connections to match your connected devices. For example, if you connect a VCR to AV1 you can name it VCR. You may use up to 8 characters per component. 1. Press the • button to go to the next screen that shows the different inputs.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Parental If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can do this by turning on the Parental Control. Selected programs, movies and channels can then be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted by the TV.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual US Movie Rating Press the MENU button to block (locked) or allow (unlocked) channels by the following US Movie ratings: G - General audience PG - Parental guidance suggested P.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Change the Password Select Access Code Edit to enter a new, 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote. Enter it a second time to confirm you entered it correctly. Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Unde s&a din@ Viewi @ Fea& es Your HDTV features the following viewing modes. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control, please follow the instructions on page 30. Wiewi % Modes Normal Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Important T eu egheeti g , 2. Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the TV. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the TV. Such chemicals may damage the housing, screen glass and remote control, and cause paint to peel.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual If your HDTV fails or the performance changes significantly, follow the troubleshooting steps below to resolve your issue. Remember to check the devices connected to the HDTV to pinpoint the source of the failure.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual 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 (dots) that are always dark or colored.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Tips for High-Definition Users. • Your HDTV is anideal platform for viewing High Definition Content. • Best image quality will be achieved by HDMI. The next best is Component, followed by Composite. • Due to variances in broadcast practices, it is possible some image distortions can occur.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. USA UL Canada CSA Germany VDE UK BASE/BS Japan Electric Applia.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Panel 55" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.5415mm(H) x 0.5415mm(V) Display Compatibility FHDTV (1080P) Colors 1.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Gross Weight 104.2 Ibs Certifications CSA, CSA-US, FCC ,Bets-7, AV Safety certificate 60065 Compliances Energy Star 3.0. ATSC Spec A/65, EIA/CEA-766-A *Product specifications may change without notice or obligation. Analog TV: Today's TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual P odue& Wa a &y VlZlO provides a "ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY" against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser of a new VlZlO display purchased from an authorized VlZlO U.S.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual limited warranty. Installation, removal, transportation and reinstallation of a display, and routine maintenance andcleaning, are not covered by this limited warranty. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED OR DESCRIBED ABOVE.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual customer will be provided with an on-site repair authorization number andon-site repair instructions. The determination for performing the on-site repair may be dependent upon the manufacturing defect andis at VlZlO's option andsole discretion.
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Accessories ................................................................ 7 Adjustments Selecting the Screen Size .................................... 52 Stepping through TV Channels ............................ 30 Volume .
VIZIO VF550M User Manual Viewing Modes ......................................................... 45 Wall mounting ............................................................ 8 Warranty .................................................................
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