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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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Remote Control

Includes 2 AA Batteries

4) Use your VIZIO HDTV

 

Follow the programming instructions on the other side of 

 

this guide.

 

• If you are using the DTV/TV input, turn over this guide 

 

   and follow Procedure 1.

 

• If you are using an input other than DTV/TV, turn over 

 

   this guide and follow Procedure 2.

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The Best Connection 

Four Easy Steps 

Simply follow our color-coded Step Charts and you’re done. 

2) Choose equipment
 

connection methods

 

• Using the colored dots from Step One, 

 

  follow the row across to Step Two to match 

 

  up the colored dots to the same colored 

 

  connection method.

 

• Choose ONLY one method for each piece 

 

  of equipment.

3) Select cables and 
 

make connections

 

• Once you have determined the connection methods from Step Two, 

 

  follow the row to Step Three to determine what kind of cables you 

 

  need and what the connections look like on your equipment. 

 

• Following the color-coded system, use the appropriate cables and 

 

  connect your Signal Source and Additional Equipment to the color-coded 

 

  inputs on your VIZIO HDTV. (Refer to 

Connection Map

 at bottom of page.)

 

• Once connected, turn on your VIZIO HDTV and all your equipment.

1) Choose items to connect to your VIZIO HDTV

 

• Determine which type of Signal Source and any Additional Equipment you wish 

 

  to connect to your VIZIO HDTV.

 

• The colored dots under each Signal Source and Additional Equipment indicate 

 

  which type of connections you may use to connect to your VIZIO HDTV.

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

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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).

For additional help with connecting components to your 

VIZIO TV, visit http://ceaconnectionsguide.com for an 

interactive guide

Before You Begin

AV 2

AV 1/ S-VIDEO

COMPONENT 2

COMPONENT 1

DTV+

 

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RGB PC

BEST

BETTER

GOOD

HDMI 1

HDMI 3

HDMI 2

HDMI 4

HDMI 5

• Verify all of the contents of your accessory package

• Review safety guidelines in Owner’s Manual

• Place your High Definition TV so that the rear connectors are accessible

• Install AA batteries into the VIZIO Remote Control

• Write down your VF550XVT 1A Serial Number (located on the back)

  ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___  

In need of a particular cable to 

make the connection you want?

VIZIO-certified cables are available at 

www.VIZIO.com (view back for more details).

For more information, see your Owner’s Manual, 

Chapter 2, CONNECTING EQUIPMENT.

*Please see “For Your Information” on reverse side

VF550XVT

   

FHDTV

QUICKSTART GUIDE

1A

HDMI 1

TYPE: Digital High Definition

TYPE: Digital High Definition

QUALITY: Best Digital

HDMI 2

QUALITY: Best Digital

TYPE: Digital High Definition

HDMI 4

QUALITY: Best Digital

TYPE: Digital High Definition

HDMI 5

QUALITY: Best Digital

RGB PC

TYPE: RGB Analog

QUALITY: Best Analog

COMPONENT 1

TYPE: Component Analog

QUALITY: Better Analog

COMPONENT 2

TYPE: Component Analog
QUALITY: Better Analog

TYPE: Analog

QUALITY: Good Analog

AV1/S-VIDEO

TYPE: Analog

QUALITY: Good Analog

AV2

AUDIO OUT

TYPE: Analog Audio Out

 

 

QUALITY: Good Analog

 

DTV / TV

 

TYPE: Cable/Antenna

QUALITY: Best Digital/Good Analog

 

Cable Bo

x

Digit

al Cable Bo

x

Satellite Bo

x

Computer

Digit

al Camera

DVD

DVR

Game System

Sound System

VCR

V

ideo Camera

Optional

Audio

Optional

Audio

Signal Sources

Connection Methods

OPTICAL

 

TYPE: Digital Audio Out

QUALITY: Best Digital

HDMI 2

HDMI 1

HDMI 3

HDMI 5

HDMI 4

DTV / TV

RGB PC

COMPONENT 1

COMPONENT 2

OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

My Equipment Has

My VIZIO HDTV Has

Cable Needed

Connection Reference

Additional Equipment

Antenn

a

Cable

HDMI*

Coaxial (RF) Cable*

VGA Cable

& stereo

mini-jack

Component & Stereo RCA Cable*

Component & Stereo RCA Cable*

Optical Audio Cable

 

Stereo RCA Cable

HDMI

TYPE: Digital High Definition

HDMI 3

QUALITY: Best Digital

HDMI*

HDMI

HDMI*

HDMI

HDMI*

HDMI

HDMI*

  or

HDMI* to DVI 

& RCA Audio

 

or

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HDMI

DVI

AV2

AV1/S-VIDEO

A/V RCA Cable & S-Video Cable* 

A/V RCA Cable*

Screen Cloth &
HDMI Cable

VIZIO HDTV User Manual, VIP Brochure 
and Registration Card.

Power Cord

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