Vizio VF552XVT 55" TruLED LCD Preview

By Tony Leotta — April 23, 2010

Vizio VF552XVT 55” TruLED LCD

Summary

Product Name: VF552XVT 55” TruLED LCD
Manufacturer: Vizio
Review Date: April 23, 2010 01:15
MSRP: $2199.99
First Impression: Pretty Cool
The VF552XVT TruLED LCD HDTV features VIZIO Internet Apps, your passport to experiencing a whole new world of online content.

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Specifications

Model #: Vizio VF552XVT

Size: 55"
Viewable: 54.64" diagonal
Tuner: ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner
Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Signal Compatibility: Supports 1080P(HDTV), 1080I(HDTV), 720P(HDTV), 480P(EDTV), 480I(SDTV)
Colors: 1.06 Billion
Computer Support: 1920x1080, 1360x768, 800x600, 640x480 via VGA/HDMI
Display Compatibility: 1080P(FHDTV)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1 w/DCR
Brightness: 500 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time: 5ms
Viewable Angle: 178/178 degrees (horizontal/vertical)
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.630mm x 0.630mm
SRS TruSurround HD: Yes
SRS TruVolume: Yes
SRS TruSurround XT: No

INPUTS (REAR)

INPUTS (SIDE)

HDMI with HDCP 1
RF Connector for Internal Tuner
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio:
Composite Video:
S-Video:
Computer RGB:
USB Ports: 3 (Service and Future Multimedia Functionality)
Music (MP3):
Video (MPG):
Photo (JPEG):

OUTPUTS (REAR)

SPDIF Digital Optical: 1
Stereo Audio: 1
Headphones:

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Refresh Rate: 240Hz
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
Progressive Scan Video: Yes
Color Temperature: 5400K, 6500K and 9300K
Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
Speakers: 15W x 2 speakers
Panel Lamp Life (typical): 40,000 Hours
Voltage Range: 100~240 Vac at 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 150W (AVG), <1W standby
Universal Remote: VIZIO Bluetooth Remote Control with Qwerty Keyboard - VUR10

WEIGHT

Gross: 111.4lbs
Net With Stand: 86.3lbs
Without Stand: 73.8lbs

DIMENSIONS

With Stand: 51.496"W x 35.913"H x 13.465"D
Without Stand: 51.496"W x 33.890"H x 4.961"D
Packaging Dimensions: 57.087"W x 40.591"H x 16.929"D

CERTIFICATIONS CSA/ CSA-US, FCC Class B

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

WALL MOUNT SPECIFICATIONS

Hole Pattern: 400mmx200mm
Screw Size: M8
Screw Length: 25mm
Screw Pitch: 1.25mm

VIZIO WARRANTY One Year Parts & Labor Free Lifetime Technical Support

The VF552XVT TruLED LCD HDTV features VIZIO Internet Apps, your passport to experiencing a whole new world of online content. Using the latest wireless technology, you can easily connect to the Internet and stream movies and TV shows using the Netflix and Amazon widgets, listen to your favorite music via Rhapsody and get the latest news, sports and weather through Yahoo. The Universal Bluetooth remote with slide out QWERTY keypad makes sending a Tweet or changing your status on Facebook a breeze.

Completing the package are features such as TruLED with Smart Dimming, 240Hz SPS, REAL 2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, Full 1080p high definition resolution and SRS audio technologies for amazing sound! The Extreme VIZIO Technology series epitomizes what HDTV should be!

Audioholics hasn't yet done a formal review of this product, but we wanted to get as much information as possible to our readers in order to help them make the best possible purchasing decisions. If possible, we will provide additional info or even a product review at a later date.

For more information, please visit: http://www.vizio.com/flat-panel-hdtvs/vf552xvt.html

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Tony is our resident expert for lifestyle and wireless products including soundbars. He does most of the reviews for wireless and streaming loudspeakers and often compares soundbars in round ups and helps us cover the trade shows.

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