55" LCD LED HDTV

MODEL NUMBER: VF551XVT
    Model Features:
    • TruLED™ Superior LED Performance
    • Smart Dimming
    • 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
    • 240Hz SPS*
    • Full HD 1080P
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Product Overview

Extreme VIZIO Technology! The VF551XVT 55” TruLED™ delivers the best picture quality available on an LCD HDTV. This direct type, backlit LED HDTV is comprised of 960 LEDs divided into 80 control blocks and utilities Smart Dimming™ to intelligently control these blocks turning them on and completely off based on the content you’re watching. This cutting edge technology stops light leakage enabling you to achieve REAL 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio for rich, dark scenes delivering an experience that will blow you away. Rounding this out are features such as full 1080p high definition resolution for crystal clear images, 240Hz Smooth Motion for fluid transitions and SRS audio technologies for amazing sound! The Extreme VIZIO Technology series epitomizes what HDTV should be!

XVT Series
XVT

Extreme VIZIO Technology! The XVT Extreme VIZIO Technology series epitomizes cutting edge technology delivering an experience that’s simply out of this world.

Smart Dimming™
Smart Dimming

Smart Dimming™ creates 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio enabling us to achieve the richest black levels by intelligently controlling these 80 blocks of LEDs, turning them on and completely off – and richer blacks mean brighter, more bold colors.

1080P FULL HD
1080P Full HD

Full 1080P High Definition resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp.

Mercury Free
Mercury Free

The display’s backlight is environmentally-friendly due to the fact that LED backlights do not utilize mercury, an environmentally harmful substance.

TruLED™
TruLED

TruLED™ is comprised of 960 LEDs divided into 80 control blocks.

240Hz SPS*
240Hz

240Hz SPS* Smooth Motion technology delivers 240 scenes per second producing enhanced frame rate and delivering sharper clarity of fast action scenes for blur free images.

ECO HD™
ECO HD

ECO HD™ exceeds the current Energy Star Guidelines by 50% below Energy Star 3.0, saving you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet.

*240Hz SPS displays 240 scenes per second by combining advanced 120Hz technology with scanning backlight

 

 

Product Description

Tech Specs

SPECIFICATIONS
Size:55"
Viewable:54.64" diagonal
Tuner:ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner
Native Panel Resolution:1920 x 1080 pixels
Signal Compatibility:Supports 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV), 1080P (FHDTV)
Colors:1.07 Billion
Computer Support:640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1920 x 1080 via VGA and HDMI
Dynamic Contrast Ratio:2,000,000:1 (DCR)
Brightness:500 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time:5ms
Viewable Angle:178° (horizontal and vertical)
Pixel/Dot Pitch:0.630mm (H) x 0.630mm (V)
SRS TruSurround HD™:Yes
SRS TruVolume™:Yes
SRS TruSurround XT™:No

 

INPUTS (REAR)
HDMI with HDCP4
RF Connector for Internal Tuner1
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio:1
S-Video:1
Computer RGB plus Stero Audio:1
Composite Video:1
USB Ports: 
Service Ports: 

 

INPUTS (SIDE)
HDMI with HDCP1
RF Connector for Internal Tuner 
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio:1
Composite Video:1
S-Video: 
Computer RGB: 
USB Ports:1
Music (MP3): 
Video (MPG): 
Photo (JPEG): 
Service Ports: 

 

OUTPUTS (REAR)
SPDIF Digital Optical:1
Stereo Audio:1
Headphones: 

 

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Refresh Rate:240Hz SPS*
Smooth Motion:Yes
LED:Direct Type LED Backlight Technology with Smart Dimming - 960 LEDs (80 control blocks)
Picture-in-Picture (PIP):Yes
Picture-outside-Picture (POP):Yes
Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee:Yes
V-Chip:Yes
3D Comb Filter:Yes
3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down:Yes
ATSC with 8VSB & QAM demodulation:Yes
ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding:Yes
NTSC Video decoding via Video:Yes via RF or Composite
Progressive Scan Video:Yes, thru Component VGA or HDMI
Color Temperature:6500K, 5400K, 9300K
Color Fine Tuning:Independent Red, Green and Blue
Speakers:Built-in 15W x 2 Speakers
Lamp (LCD) / Panel (PDP) Life40,000 hours
Voltage Range:100~240 Vac at 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption:154W average, .37W standby
Universal Remote:VIZIO Remote Control - VUR8M

 

WEIGHT
Gross:110.87 lbs
Net With Stand:90.25 lbs
Without Stand:77.96 lbs

 

DIMENSIONS
With Stand:51.496"W x 35.913"H x 13.465"D
Without Stand:51.496"W x 33.891"H x 4.961"D
Packaging Dimensions:57.1 x 40.6 x 16.9

 

CERTIFICATIONSCSA, CSA-US, FCC ,Bets-7, AV Safety certificate 60065

 

COMPLIANCESEnergy Star 3.0, ATSC Spec A/65, EIA/CEA-766-A

 

WALL MOUNT SPECIFICATIONS
Hole Pattern:400 x 200
Screw Size:M8
Screw Length:25mm
Screw Pitch:1.25 mm

 

VIZIO WARRANTYOne Year Parts & Labor. Free Lifetime Technical Support.
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Customer Reviews

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AWESOME Review by stacy girl

I just purchased this TV 11-16-2009, I have never seen any TV like this one. This was my first time to have an HDTV. I have seen other TV's in HD and there is no TV that can even compare to the VIZIO LED HDTV. The picture and the colors are unbelievable. The picture is so clear, it feels like you are watching the movie in person rather than on tv. I would recommend this tv to anyone.

(Posted on 11/20/09)

great Review by noname

I'm going to buy one, just from the reviews....

(Posted on 11/15/09)

Awesome! Review by BennyED

I purchased this TV without actually looking at it based on the rave reviews. I previously had a 40" Samsung and was not expecting this TV to be so HUGE, but its awesome! Set up took maybe 10min tops and it looks amazing. I cant wait to hook my xbox360 up to it once it gets back from being repaired. I know its going to be sweet. Thanks Vizio for making such a solid product for so much less than the competitors!

(Posted on 11/2/09)

Fabulous tv worth every Dollar!!!!! Review by Sandtrapper

Wow is the true word for this Vizio 55" XVT, did lots of research and found that Vizio
outweighed all of the more expensive tv's. Went to my local costco and found that in side by side viewing the Vizio was by far the clearest picture out there, also went to
a video store where lcd and led with the same and similar size cost much more for less pictre quality.

(Posted on 10/29/09)

Hellagood Review by Billy Womack

This TV was super easy to set up and the picture is out of this world. We were watching Spongebob within minutes of opening the box. We have a large living room yet the volume is only on 10. The sound bar is awesome and it distributes sound evenly throughout the room. My daughter has made a secret fort out of the box and is coloring the inside. What a great purchase for the whole family.

(Posted on 10/27/09)

Even my wife noticed the difference Review by RXCALVO

Replacing a Philips 52" (120Hz). You can tell the difference right away, even my wife noticed the difference. Without much adjusting the TV is almost ready out of the box. Less than 10 minutes connecting and tweaking to my preference and SHAZZAM! Magic thru the window!!! What a great product, I know eventually Vizio will have something better, but this is hard to beat. Highly recommended.

(Posted on 10/24/09)

best tv for the money Review by jrou

This is the best tv I have ever watched. I bought it for dell for $1900 and got the blue ray player from wal mart, and the picture with blu ray is unbelievable. Haven't compared it to the samsung or the sony but why when this set sells for $2000 less with just as good or better picture and quality. I have 3 vizio's a 26" in my sons room, a 42" in my bed room and my new baby the 55" led in the family room. Oh yeah while I'm wriiting this might as well tell you the blu ray player is another great buy.

(Posted on 10/20/09)

The best LED so far Raving fan. Review by Riptide

I have been looking at the LEDs for a while. I noticed pixilation on the Samsung 55 when it was playing a blue ray at the shop. Other abnormalities the longer I watched.

I decided to hold off on LED.

I saw this TV and it looked great so I bought one for my Mom. I waited 2 weeks than I bought one for myself. I was playing a 63' DLP and it was big and beautiful but I had. to buy a 200.00 bulb every year. I crank some pretty long hours playing console games. I thought the screen size would be too small compared to what I WAS USED TO. Not at all, the resolution makes up for it and along with being able to adjust accurately and easily for room lighting conditions.

First thing I noticed a near 3D effect when playing a blue ray. The picture jumps out and grabs you. The depth of field seems so much more accurate.

The presets on the picture will make you happy right out of the box. And yes the blacks are really black. I’m curious to see what the video files come up with on the custom settings. I am using all the pre sets and it looks great.

The gaming is fantastic and, I have yet to see any pixilation on bright scenes or explosions, and NO motion blur or delay. The detail is fantastic I can see things in the games I never seen before at 1080i. Some of the scenery in these games is extremely beautiful. It looks like a whole new world. The color and detail is beautiful.

Last but not least, the best onboard sound I have heard on any flat screen. This is one of the main reasons I bought it for my Mom. I find myself watching programs and media at a sound level of 14-24 with clarity and effect. If you want big sound maybe a 40, games rarely over a 28-34, norm. about a 22-24.
Musicals on blue ray (Phantom, Cats) are fine on 36-40 I am using” flat” setting more than any other, and classical. I do not care for the other settings.

Overall I think it is a FANTASTIC value. This motivates my purchase more than anything. There is a difference in “a good deal” and a “great value”

(Posted on 10/19/09)

Unbelievable Quality!!! Review by BenHen

I'm extremely impressed with Vizio's new creation. The picture is amazing. In fact, my girlfriend says that it looks "too realistic". The colors are awesome and the 240 Hz feature definitely helps with fast movements. I have owned the 47" Gallevia, which I thought was awesome up until I got this new Vizio home.

(Posted on 10/17/09)

Outstanding all through Review by Sal

Outstanding all through

(Posted on 10/17/09)

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VIZIO VF551XVT HDTV Crowned Product of the Week
November 17, 2009
Best known for its rock-bottom prices on HDTVs, Vizio continues to deliver the latest technology affordably with the VF551XVT. This 55-inch LCD model features LED backlighting and 240Mhz technology, and costs just $2,199 — around the same price other manufacturers charge for 40-inch LED-backlit LCD TVs...Read More

VIZIO VF551XVT LCD LED HDTV with Local Dimming Review
October 23, 2009
The TRU LEDs of the VF551XVT are plentiful, and addressable by zone, for blacks like you've probably never seen on LCD before. Someone figured out that if we want a dark area of the screen to be really dark, we should try turning off the backlight behind it. And then they figured out a way to do it. The VIZIO VF551XVT LCD HDTV packs 960 white LEDs grouped into 80 independent "Smart Dimming" segments that can be brightened, dimmed or switched off completely as need be...READ MORE »

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October 23, 2009
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Vizio VF551XVT HDTV Crowned Product of the Week
October 19, 2009
Vizio has a reputation in the consumer electronics industry as an aggressive competitor by offering good performing products at extremely low price points. Their latest product, the VF551XVT LCD TV, is causing quite a stir...READ MORE »

Vizio VF551XVT 55” TruLED
October 7, 2009
As if their top of the line 55'' incher wasn't impressive enough, Vizio is releasing a LED-backlit model with 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio and "smart dimming" technology that adjusts the LEDs based on what you're watching to deliver an optimal picture. The display also features 5 HDMI/HDCP ports and 240Hz SPS Smooth Motion technology. Link: $1,976...READ MORE »

VIZIO VF551XVT LED/LCD HDTV with Local Dimming Now Available - Under $2000
September 25, 2009
VIZIO's first LED-backlit LCD HDTV with local dimming technology -- what VIZIO calls "TRULED" with "Smart Dimming" -- is becoming available this month at warehouse stores such as CostCo. And while you could pay as much as $4500 for Samsung's new 55-inch LED/LCD TV with local backlighting (the UN55B8500), VIZIO's set, the VF551XVT will only set you back about $2200. And that's the list price -- actual street price is more like $1999...READ MORE »

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Quick Start Guide: VF551XVT HDTV QSG PDF
Owner's Manula: VF551XVT HDTV Owner's Manual PDF
Spec Sheet: VF551XVT HDTV Spec Sheet PDF

 

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