Manufacturer: Vizio Part number: VF551XVT
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
How we rate-
Design: 7.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 8.0
Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 18 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Vizio VF551XVT
price range: $1,899.00 - $2,251.68
Sure, it has a few flaws, but nothing fatal prevents the local dimming, LED-backlit Vizio VF551XVT from exhibiting excellent LCD picture quality for the buck.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 18 reviews
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14 out of 15 people found this review helpful
"The Vizio VF551XVT is now available at Costco"
by tchue on September 17, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"This is an email from Vizio dated 6/15/2009"
on June 20, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"WOW! This TV could have potential!"
by weggemana on March 19, 2009
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
by AZGreg on October 22, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Purchased this on 11/20/2009, may return it."
by Phil1701 on November 23, 2009
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Vizio
- Part Number: VF551XVT
General
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 55 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 51.6 in x 13.5 in x 35.9 in x 90.2 lbs, Panel without stand - 51.6 in x 5 in x 33.9 in x 78 lbs
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- LCD Backlight Technology LED Backlight technology
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p
- LCD Refresh Rate 60Hz
- LCD Pixel Response Time 5 ms
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 2000000:1
- Widescreen Modes Full, Zoom, Normal, Stretch, Panorama
- Color Depth Up to 1.06 billion colors
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Pixel Pitch 0.630 mm
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
- Backlight Life 40,000 hour(s)
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP), Picture-out-of-picture (POP)
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Supported Computer Resolutions 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 15 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround HD
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
- Output Power / Total 30 Watt
- Additional Features SRS TruVolume
Connections
- Connector Type 4 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
- PC Interface HDMI, VGA (HD-15)
Memory Card Reader
- USB Port Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 400 x 200 mm
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 37 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 154 Watt
- Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star 3.0, CSA, CSA-US, EIA, Bets-7
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Weight (Shipping) 110.9 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Power Saver Yes
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 161.95 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 99.53 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.33 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 48.54 US Dollars
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
Manufacturer info
- Vizio
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.vizio.com
- Address: 39 Tesla, Irvine, CA. 92618
- Phone: 1-888-849-4623
