VIZIO VF550XVT1A User Manual
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Table of Contents
1.1 Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................... 2!
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections ......................................................................................................... 10!
Front Panel .............................................................................................................................................................. 10!
Side Panel Controls................................................................................................................................................. 10!
Rear Panel Connections ......................................................................................................................................... 11!
Right-Side Panel Connection .................................................................................................................................. 12!
VIZIO Universal Remote Control ............................................................................................................................. 13!
Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ....................................................................................................... 16!
Remote Control Range ....................................................................................................................................... 17!
VIZIO Remote Control Precautions .................................................................................................................... 17!
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment ............................................................................................................................ 18!
Which Video Connection Should I Use? .................................................................................................................. 18!
Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box .................................................................................................................. 19!
Using HDMI ........................................................................................................................................................ 19!
Using Component Video ..................................................................................................................................... 21!
Connecting Coaxial (RF) ......................................................................................................................................... 22!
Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV ..................................................................................................... 22!
Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV .................................................................................................................. 23!
Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR .................................................................................................. 23!
Connecting Your DVD Player .................................................................................................................................. 24!
Using HDMI ........................................................................................................................................................ 24!
Using Component Video ..................................................................................................................................... 26!
Using S-Video (AV1) .......................................................................................................................................... 27!
Using Composite (AV) Video .............................................................................................................................. 28!
Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera ................................................................................................................. 29!
Connecting an external Receiver/Amp .................................................................................................................... 30!
Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs .......................................................................................... 30!
Connecting a PC (Computer) .................................................................................................................................. 31!
Preset PC Resolutions ....................................................................................................................................... 32!
Resolution (1920x1080) through RGB (15-Pin VGA) Input................................................................................. 32!
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television ............................................................................................................... 33!
Basic LCD HDTV Start Up ...................................................................................................................................... 33!
Watching a TV Program .......................................................................................................................................... 38!
Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ............................................................................................................................... 39!
Program Information ................................................................................................................................................ 40!
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment .............................................................................................................................. 41!
Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ....................................................................................................................... 41!
Picture Adjustment .................................................................................................................................................. 42!
Picture Mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 42!
Backlight ............................................................................................................................................................. 42!
Brightness ........................................................................................................................................................... 42!
Contrast .............................................................................................................................................................. 43!
Color ................................................................................................................................................................... 43!
Tint ..................................................................................................................................................................... 43!
Sharpness .......................................................................................................................................................... 44!
Advanced Video Features .................................................................................................................................. 44!
Reset Picture Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 47!
Audio Adjustment .................................................................................................................................................... 48!
Audio Mode ........................................................................................................................................................ 48!
Equalizer ............................................................................................................................................................. 48!
Balance............................................................................................................................................................... 49!
SRS TruVolumeTM .............................................................................................................................................. 49!
Digital Audio Out ................................................................................................................................................. 49!
Speakers ............................................................................................................................................................ 50!
Analog Audio Out ............................................................................................................................................... 50!
Lip Sync .............................................................................................................................................................. 50!
DTV / TV Tuner Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 52!
Setup Wizard ...................................................................................................................................................... 52!
Press OK to confirm your choice ........................................................................................................................ 52!