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Your TV is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design To get the most out of your new VIZIO product, read these instructions or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been limits.
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• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading • To reduce risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with WARNING - Stability Hazard: A television set may fall, can result in fire or electric shock. wet hands. causing serious personal injury or death.
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TELEVISION ANTENNA CONNECTION PROTECTION 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 Ground Clamp information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting...
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Table Of Contents Getting to Know Your TV ..........7 Setting the Auto Power Off Feature ..........24 Setting a System PIN ...............35 Setting Up Channels ................25 Using the USB Power Feature ............35 Front Panel ..................7 Scanning for Channels ..............25 About Viewing Data .................35 Rear Panel ...................8 Skipping Channels ................25 Using the Info Window ...............36...
Getting to Know Your TV FRONT PANEL Remote Sensor and Power Indicator When using the remote, aim it directly at this sensor. The power indicator flashes on when the TV turns on, then goes out after several seconds. To keep the power indicator on as long as the TV is on, see Turning the Power Indicator On or Off.
Rear Panel HDMI - Connect an HDMI device. Composite - Connect a composite device. Audio Out - Connect to an RCA device, such as sound bar. Coaxial - Connect to a coaxial cable from cable, satellite, or antenna. USB - Connect a USB thumb drive to play photo, music, or video. Optical Audio Out - Connect to an optical/SPDIF audio device, such as home audio receiver.
Connecting Your Devices CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO & VIDEO CABLE TYPES Your TV can be used to display output from most devices. 1. Verify that your device has a video port that matches an available port on the TV (HDMI, Component, etc.). Connect the appropriate cable (not included) to the TV and the device.
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CONNECTING A DEVICE - AUDIO CABLE TYPES Your TV can be output sound to an audio device, such as a receiver or sound bar. 1. Verify that your device has audio port that matches an available port on the TV (Optical, RCA, etc). 2.
TV, ask someone to help you. Note: The image shown here is for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change. The actual number of ports and their locations may vary, depending on the model. V556-G1 Screw Size: Hole Depth:...
For more 16. Last - Return to the channel last viewed information please visit: www.vizio.com/environment 17. Number Pad - Manually enter a channel WARNING: keep the remote control batteries away from 18.
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Using the On-Screen Menu CHANGING THE INPUT SOURCE Your TV features an easy-to-use on-screen menu. NAVIGATING THE ON-SCREEN MENU To open the on-screen menu, press the Menu button on the remote. INPUT External devices, such as DVD players, Blu-ray Players, and video game To open the on-screen menu: consoles, can be connected to your TV.
CHANGING THE SCREEN ASPECT RATIO Some programs have black bars on the top or sides of the picture so that the To change the screen aspect ratio: picture keeps its original shape. Examples include widescreen movies and 1. Press the Wide button on the remote.
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE SETTINGS 4. To manually change each of the picture settings, use the Up/Down Adjusting More Picture Settings Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight that picture setting, then To adjust more picture settings: use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to adjust the setting: Your TV can be adjusted to suit your preferences and viewing conditions.
Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the Picture Mode Edit Settings Saving a Custom Picture Mode Adjusting the color temperature changes the white balance of the Picture Mode Edit Settings allow you to make precise adjustments to the Custom picture modes allow you to save a group of custom settings for picture.
Locking/Unlocking a Custom Picture Mode Deleting a Custom Picture Mode Custom picture modes can be locked/unlocked with a unique PIN to Custom picture modes that are no longer needed can be deleted. prevent accidental changes to their settings. To lock all custom picture modes: Inputs assigned to a deleted custom picture mode become assigned to the Calibrated picture mode.
Adjusting the Color Tuner Settings To turn color channels off and on: To show or hide the SMPTE Test Pattern: The Color Tuner settings allow you to adjust the HSB color and 11 point 1. From the COLOR CALIBRATION menu, use the Arrow buttons to 1.
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To show or hide the Ramp Test Pattern: To show or hide the Uniformity Analyzer Test Pattern: 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight 1. From the Color Tuner menu, use the Arrow buttons to highlight Calibration Tests, and then press the Left/Right Arrow buttons Calibration Test, and then press the Left/Right Arrow buttons until the RAMP TEST PATTERN menu is displayed.
ADJUSTING THE AUDIO SETTINGS • Lip Sync - Adjusts the synchronization between the display image and the accompanying audio track. To adjust the audio settings: • Digital Audio Out - Changes the type of processing for digital audio out and HDMI ARC output when connected to a home 1.
ADJUSTING THE NETWORK SETTINGS Changing the Manual Setup Settings Finding MAC Addresses for Network Setup Advanced users can fine-tune the network settings using the Manual Setup The security settings on your router may require you to enter the TV’s Your TV is Internet-ready, featuring both an Ethernet port and built-in feature.
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Connecting to a Hidden Network Testing Your Network Connection To connect to a wireless network whose network name (SSID) is not being To test your network connection: broadcast: 1. From the NETWORK menu, highlight Test Connection and press 1. From the NETWORK menu, highlight Hidden Network and Back 2.
SETTING TIMERS Setting the Auto Power Off Feature Using the Blank Screen Feature To help save energy, your TV is set by default to turn off after 10 minutes To help save LED life, your TV screen can turn on or off while audio is without a video or audio signal.
SETTING UP CHANNELS Scanning for Channels Skipping Channels The TV may need to scan for channels before it can display programs After a channel scan is completed, you may find that some channels are You can use the TV’s Channels menu to: and their associated information.
LISTENING TO ALTERNATE AUDIO To use the Digital Language feature: 1. From the CHANNELS menu, highlight Digital Audio and press Changing the Analog Audio Language Digital Audio OK. The DIGITAL LANGUAGE Back Some analog over-the-air (free) and cable channels broadcast programs menu is displayed.
USING PARENTAL CONTROLS Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings Blocking and Unblocking Content by Rating To manage program content according to its rating, you must enable the A channel may sometimes broadcast programs that are meant for The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from displaying Program Rating feature.
SETTING UP CLOSED CAPTIONING Changing the Appearance of Digital Closed Captions Digital closed captions can be displayed according to your preference. Your TV can display closed captions for programs that include them. See the diagram on the next page for an explanation of the parts of the Closed captions display a transcription of a program’s dialogue.
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Typical choices include: Text Background • Opaque background, transparent window—Only a strip of background appears behind the text, expanding as the text appears. This is the typical "As Broadcast" mode. • Opaque background and window in the same color—When text appears, the entire line fills with color at once. In the example, the closed caption text is green, the background is black, and the window is red.
RENAMING DEVICES ON THE INPUT MENU You can rename the inputs to make them easier to recognize on the Input Name Input menu. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Component input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player.” See Changing the Input Source.
CHANGING THE TV SETTINGS Checking for System Updates Changing the On-Screen Menu Language To check for a system update: Your TV can display the on-screen menu in Using the SYSTEM menu, you can: different languages. 1. Press the Menu button on the remote. The on-screen Menu is •...
HDMI (ARC) input with the included remote, without any programming. Mode setting uses less than 0.5W of power. Quick Start Mode enables Using CEC, your VIZIO TV remote can control: your Display to power on faster. 1. Press the Menu button on the •...
VIZIO is committed to providing intuitive, user-friendly products. Your have in your home. TV across multiple devices . new VIZIO TV offers several accessibility features that can help you get the most out of it. To edit your TV name:...
5. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to select On or Off. Viewing Data debug data for system 4. Highlight Reset to Factory Defaults and press OK. If you have VIZIO Privacy Policy performance. changed the set system PIN, enter it now. Store Demo •...
6. Highlight and select Save to find useful, both on the VIZIO TV/display and other devices sharing your IP Address. Viewing Data is also used to help content publishers, broadcasters confirm.
USING THE INFO WINDOW The Info Window can be displayed by pressing the Info button on the remote: • Press the Info button one time to display the TV name, current input, picture mode, network name, and time. Current Input Picture Mode Network Name Living Room...
Launch top tier apps directly from the home screen. Discover • Unlock your photos and videos by mirroring your laptop or mobile device onto your TV. • Turn your iOS or Android device into the ultimate streaming companion with the VIZIO SmartCast INPUT Mobile app. MENU EXIT •...
WatchFree™ What is WatchFree? VIZIO WatchFree™ takes your cord-cutting entertainment experience one step further! With the simple press of a button, enjoy free streaming TV with over 100 channels to choose from – live news, Zoneless movies, sports, comedy, music and more. A built-in on-screen guide makes finding something to watch easier than ever.
Playing USB Media The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to your Preparing Your USB Drive to Play USB Media Removing the USB Drive from the TV TV and play music, video, or photos. To display USB media, you must first save your videos onto a USB thumb To safely remove your USB drive from the TV: drive: 1.
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Now Playing Information displays song title, album title, and artist name. Back Button Album Art Highlight this button and Progress Bar If included on the USB thumb drive and press OK to return to the displays the duration of the currently-playing song. associated with your music, the album art will previous screen.
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Back Button Highlight this button and press OK to return to the previous screen. Video Connected Sources USB1: MyFlashDrive displays connected USB MyFlashDrive\Video\root\My Videos devices. Date Duration File Family Vacation - California 00:23:43 Current Folder 26th Birthday Party 00:38:18 My Videos Japan 2017 00:41:08 Aby’s Graduation...
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Back Button Back Button Highlight this button Highlight and press OK to return to left column. and press OK to return to the previous screen. Current Folder Displays the folder path. Photo VIZIO_2GB\Photo\root Connected Sources USB1: displays connected USB devices. Folder Contents This area displays the contents of the Current Folder...
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• Ensure the TV is plugged into a working electrical outlet. capabilities. This up-converting can sometimes cause irregularities in • Select a pre-set picture mode. See Adjusting the Picture Settings. VIZIO • Ensure the power cable is securely attached to the TV.
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• On your TV remote, press the Menu button then go to Network > Select your Wi-Fi name > Enter password. • Open the VIZIO SmartCast™ App on your phone or tablet. Tap on The television will not turn on using Alexa or Google Assistant.
Specifications V556-G1 Size 55” Viewable Area 54.5” MOUNTING 49.06” x 30.87” x 10.2” Dimensions w/ Stand (1246.2 x 784.1 x 260.1 mm) 49.06” x 28.47” x 3.4” Dimensions w/o Stand (1246.2 x 723.1 x 86.3 mm) Weight w/ Stand 33.07 lb (15 kg) Weight w/o Stand 32.41 lb (14.7 kg)
Regulatory Information FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement Notice Cet appareil est conforme aux CNR exempts de licence d’Industrie NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party Canada.
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