Vizio VF550XVT1A Flat Panel Television User Manual


 
For the best quality picture,
we recommend using HDMI,
DTV, RGB or Component
inputs when possible. These
are the only inputs capable
of high definition (HD).
Using these inputs does not
guarantee high definition
unless a high definition
source is connected.
However, not all equipment
is capable of these
connections. TV, AV and
S-Video are not capable of
HD signals.
Both DTV and TV share the
same port. The television will
automatically register which
input type is connected.
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Contents:
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4) Use your VIZIO HDTV
Follow the programming instructions on the other side of
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Simply follow our color-coded Step Charts and you’re done.
2) Choose equipment
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VIZIO provides installation services, cables & wall mounts
(see details for Optional Components on back).
Visit www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-849-4623 to order today.
3 WAYS TO GET HDTV
1) Off-Air antenna (using the DTV antenna input).
To see if you are able to receive HD signals
off-air and for help choosing the right antenna,
visit www.antennaweb.org.
2) Cable - Subscribe to HD programming through
your local cable company (HD cable box required).
3) Satellite - Subscribe to HD programming
through Direct TV or Dish Network (HD satellite
receiver required).
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