VIZIO M550NV 55-inch Full HD 1080p 120Hz LED LCD HDTV

VIZIO's M550NV 55" RazorLED LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps puts the best of the web right on your TV screen, giving you the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos and more with just the push of a button. With built-in Wi-Fi (802.11n), a standard Ethernet connection and a customized Bluetooth universal remote with a slide out QWERTY keypad, the M550NV allows for easy Web surfing. It also boasts sharp detail with full 1080p high definition and RazorLED backlighting for brilliant clarity all in a razor thin design.

Amazingly slim profile that is less than 2.0".

Quick and easy 802.11N wireless networking built-in.

Control TV and Internet Apps via remote with QWERTY keypad.

Full 1080p High Definition resolution.

This stylish HDTV delivers superior audio using SRS TruSurround HD and SRS TruVolume for advanced virtual surround sound, and has four HDMI ports to connect up to four HDMI devices to your HDTV. The M550NV also exceeds ENERGY STAR 4.1 guidelines when the unit's panel is turned on to reduce energy consumption and has built-in ambient light sensing technology, which automatically adjusts backlight levels to the brightness of its surroundings.

Key Features

Outstanding 55-inch picture quality with immersive virtual high definition sound and premium wireless Internet connectivity.
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• 55-inch LED backlit HDTV featuring 1920 x 1080 pixels and support for 1.06 billion colors and a 16:9 aspect ratio.
• Razor Thin Profile is less than 2.0" (without stand).
• Full 1080P High Definition Resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp.
• 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio giving you deeper blacks and brighter whites.
• 120Hz refresh rate delivers 120 scenes per second, producing enhanced frame rate and delivering sharper clarity of fast action scenes for blur free images.
• 178/178 Degree Horizontal/Vertical Viewing Angle results in a crisp and clear picture that is easily visible from just about anywhere in the room.
• Two built-in 15-watt speakers provide room-filling sound.
• SRS Audio Technologies: SRS TruVolume evens out dynamics to limit volume inconsistencies between programming, while SRS TruSurround HD delivers immersive virtual high-definition surround sound out of the unit's two speakers.
• Connect to the Internet via integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi or standard Ethernet connection.
• VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) let you easily connect to the Internet and stream movies and TV shows, listen to music and get the latest news, sports and weather. VIA comes with Amazon Instant Video, Flickr, Netflix, Rhapsody, Twitter, VUDU and Yahoo TV Widgets pre-loaded on the TV, ready to launch on-screen at the touch of a single button on the remote. You can continually discover and download more apps from other content and service providers by browsing our gallery of apps that is dynamically updated right on your VIZIO HDTV. (Learn more)
• Customized Bluetooth remote with slide out QWERTY keypad enables you to control your TV, even type on-screen, from any spot in the room--all without having to point the remote at the TV. This universal remote also uses infrared to control all of the A/V devices connected to their HDTV, such as DVD and Blu-ray players, VCRs, audio devices, cable and satellite set-top boxes, DVRs, and other components.
• ECO HD exceeds the current Energy Star guidelines when the panel is turned on, saving you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet.
• Mercury free display: The display's backlight is due to the fact that LED backlights do not utilize mercury, an environmentally harmful substance.
• Warranty: One year parts and labor, and free lifetime technical support.

HDMI, Ethernet, component and more at the rear panel.
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Connections

• HDMI (with HDCP): 4
• Component with Stereo Audio: 1
• Composite Video: 1
• Ethernet: 1
• RF: 1
• PC input (RGB): 1
• SPDIF Digital Optical Output: 1
• Stereo Audio Output: 1
• USB: 3

Dimensions

• TV with stand: 55.36" x 34.11" x 12.24" (WxHxD); 73.41 pounds
• TV without stand: 55.36" x 31.41" x 1.99" (WxHxD); 66.36 pounds
• What size TV should you get?

What's in the Box

VIZIO M550NV 55-inch RazorLED LCD HDTV, VIZIO VUR10 remote control (2 AA batteries included), detachable base and thumb screw, power cord, safety strap, user manual, quick setup guide, registration card.

3 USB and one HDMI connections at the side.
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Technical Specifications

• Screen size: 55-inches
• Tuner: ATSC/QAM
• Refresh Rate: 120Hz
• Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
• LED: Yes - Edge Lit
• Signal Compatibility: 1080p (FHDTV), 1080i, 720P, 480P, 480i
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1
• Brightness: 450 nits
• Response Time: 8ms
• 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 and QAM demodulation: Yes
• ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding: Yes
• NTSC Video decoding via Video: Yes via RF or Composite Video
• Progressive Scan Video: Yes, thru Component VGA or HDMI
• Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
• Remote: Bluetooth Universal Remote VUR10
• Panel Lamp Life (typical): 50,000 hours
• Voltage Range: 100~~240Vac at 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: 125W(avg), 0.93 Standby
• Wall mount hole pattern: VESA standard 200mm x 200mm

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VIZIO Internet Apps

This VIZIO HDTV includes the VIZIO Internet Apps feature (VIA), and it comes pre-loaded with Amazon Instant Video, Flickr, Netflix, Rhapsody, Twitter, VUDU and Yahoo TV Widgets, ready to launch on-screen at the touch of a single button on the premium Bluetooth universal remote control. A high-speed Internet connection is required to access content and receive product updates, and this model enables you to connect to the Internet via integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet.

When you press the VIA button on your remote, the Apps Dock appears along the bottom of your screen with a selection of different Apps that let you watch movies, TV shows, listen to music, or get weather and news information all on demand. In addition to the providers listed above, new partners for 2010 include:

• blip.tv: Blip.tv is an online television network that hosts the best original shows on the Web; from scripted sitcoms and dramas to shows about fashion, technology, politics and more.
• CBS: The CBS Widget offers easy access to CBS schedule information, program metadata, previews and clips, cast photos and BIOS, and more.
• NBC: View NBC's show schedule, view full screen photo galleries and catch up on your favorite shows with up-to-date quick text recaps, cast BIOS, and more.
• CNBC: The CNBC widget allows you to interact with CNBC's real-time stock quotes direct from the NYSE and NASDAQ, real-time watchlists to track favorite stocks, and other key analytics.
• iMemories: Now all your old home movies, photos and slides can be watched directly on your VIZIO TV with iMemories. iMemories digitally converts and preserves all your favorite memories online, regardless of the original media format.
• Roxio CinemaNow: The Roxio CinemaNow platform enables you to instantly access a broad range of high-quality digital entertainment from your favorite consumer electronic devices.
• The Weather Channel: Get your weather forecast when you want it with the press of your remote. The Weather Channel Widget delivers current conditions, the 5-day forecast and more for your zip code and thousands more.

Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5