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Up for Review: Vizio VF550XVT – Taking your home theater to the next level, Vizio brings you the Vizio VF550XVT. This full high definition, 55” LCD TV combines the latest technology; 120Hz refresh rate, 1080p resolution, an innovative design and cutting edge sound quality giving you the HD experience of a lifetime. You won’t find a better 55-inch HDTV on the market for the price.

Vizio VF550XVT

Extreme Vizio technology! Vizio’s XVT series epitomizes cutting edge technology. Full HD resolution giving you razor sharp clarity, crisp and clear images and an absolutely amazing viewing experience. State-of-the-art 120 Hz processing teamed with Vizio’s Smooth Motion Video technology reduces judder giving you a smooth and fluid natural picture with life-like detail.

With the Vizio SRS technology you can experience rich bass and clear dialog to your TV’s internal speakers. Monitors and balances sound levels so you no longer have to experience volume ups and downs. The sounds on this tv are crisp and clear.

Vizio VF550XVT Specifications:
Size: 55-in*
*Viewable: 54.64-in
Tuner: Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM HDTV Tuner

Supported TV Formats
1080p

Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Supported PC Resolutions
640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1920×1080

Specification
Panel Type: 55″ Diagonal*, 16:9 Wide Screen, Color TFT Active Matrix LCD
Panel Specifications: Anti-Static and hard coated surface
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.5415mm (H) x 0.5415mm (V)
Display Compatibility: HDTV (1080p)
Signal Compatibility: Supports 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV), 1080p Video Signals
Response Time: 5ms
Colors: 1.06 Billion
Brightness: 500 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast Ratio: 1400:1 (Typical), 50,000:1 (w/Mega DCR)
Viewable Angle: 178° (horizontal and vertical)

Inputs
RF (F Connector for internal tuner): 1
HDMI with HDCP: 5
Analog Stereo Audio for HDMI Inputs: 1
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 2
Composite Video: 2
S-Video plus Stereo Audio: 1
Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio: 1
Service Port: 1

Outputs
Analog Audio out (RCA): 1
5.1 SPDIF Digital Optical Audio: 1 (via DTV only)
Headphone (Stereo Mini-Jack): 0

Additional Information
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
Picture-outside-Picture (POP)
V-Chip
3D Comb Filter
3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down
ATSC with 8VSB & QAM demodulation
ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding
NTSC Video decoding via RF: Yes, thru Antenna, Cable, or Satellite
NTSC Video decoding via Video: Yes, thru CVBS, S-Video, or Component
Progressive Scan Video: Yes, thru Component YPbPr, VGA or HDMI
HDTV: Yes, thru HDMI or Component YPbPr
Computer: 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1920×1080 via VGA and HDMI
Sound enhancement: SRS TruSurround HD™, SRS TruVolume™
Color Temperature: 6500K (standard), 5400K and 9300K
Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
Audio: Built-in 2 x 15W Speakers
Lamp (LCD) / Panel (PDP) Life: 50000 hours
Power: IEC Connector for direct power line connection
Voltage Range120Vac at 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 244W average
Removable Base: Yes

Vizio Warranty
One Year Parts & Labor
Free Lifetime Technical Support
Free On-Site Repair on VIZIO Televisions 30″ and above
Zero Bright Pixel Defects Guaranteed: Yes

Weight
Gross: 104.2 lbs
Net: 86 lbs
Without Stand: 73.8 lbs

Dimensions
With Stand: 51.5″ W x 36″ H x13.5″ D
Without Stand: 51.5″ W x 33.9″ H x 5.0″ D
Certifications: CSA, CSA-US, FCC, Bets-7, AV Safety Certificate 60065
ENERGY STAR Qualified

Clever Reviews rates the Vizio VF550XVT 9/10 stars! How about you?

(6 votes, average: 8.17 out of 10)

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