Okay first the bad news. The new Led Hdtv sets are great and you are going to want to get one if you take a good look at the picture. So if you are inspecting seeing at Led technology I recommend you stay away from the big box store if you intend to rehearsal some restraint. They look that good!
But there are also a few warnings about the most recent technology out on the shop which of procedure is 3D Hdtv. Now, I'm not going to lie to you here. 3D is a beyond doubt cool technology and it looks predicted but after hearing a few of my colleagues complain about headaches and dizziness I started to look a bit deeper. Turns out there are some warnings you may want to know about.
Vizio Problems
I'm not overly hung up over this because I plan to get a 3D Tv and use it for regular Blu Ray Discs - not 3D Blu Ray. I plan to see how many reports of weakened foresight and accidents from watching 3D Tv first - just to be safe. Read on...
VIZIO XVT553SV 55-Inch Class Full Array TruLED with Smart Dimming LCD HDTV 240 Hz SPS with VIZIO Internet Apps Best
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VIZIO XVT553SV 55-Inch Class Full Array TruLED with Smart Dimming LCD HDTV 240 Hz SPS with VIZIO Internet Apps Feature
- It has 55-inch direct type LED-backlit LCD HDTV with full 1080p HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) and 240Hz refresh rate
- Connect to the Internet via built in dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11n or Ethernet to stream video, audio and news content from VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA)
- Smart Dimming intelligently controls LED blocks to produce 10,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
- Connections: 5 HDMI, 1 component, 1 composite, 1 PC, 1 RF, 1 Ethernet, 1 optical digital output, 1 audio output and 3 USB
- Includes detachable base and thumbscrew and Bluetooth remote with slide-out QWERTY keyboard
VIZIO XVT553SV 55-Inch Class Full Array TruLED with Smart Dimming LCD HDTV 240 Hz SPS with VIZIO Internet Apps Overview
VIZIO’s 55” Class Full Array TruLEDTM LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet AppsTM delivers the ultimate HDTV experience. Packed with the latest technology, this high performance HDTV combines advanced picture quality, immersive virtual surround sound and premium wireless Internet connectivity so you can enjoy sports, movies, even the best of the web all right on your HDTV. Featuring Full Array TruLED backlighting with Smart Dimming (120 zones), 240 Hz SPS, 1080p Full HD and 10 million to 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, this HDTV renders every image with amazing clarity, color and contrast. Enjoy immersive virtual surround sound with SRS TruSurround HDTM and SRS TruVolume; premium audio processing. It also includes VIZIO Internet AppsTM with built-in WiFi (802.11n dual-band), giving you the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos and more at the push of a button on the premium Bluetooth universal remote.VIZIO XVT553SV 55-Inch Class Full Array TruLED with Smart Dimming LCD HDTV 240 Hz SPS with VIZIO Internet Apps Specifications
VIZIO's XVT553SV 55" TruLED LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps delivers the ultimate HDTV experience. Packed with the latest technology, this high performance HDTV combines advanced picture quality, immersive virtual high definition sound and premium wireless Internet connectivity with built-in Wi-Fi 802.11n dual-band so you can enjoy the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos and more with just the push of a button on the premium Bluetooth QWERTY keyboard universal remote.
 Backlit LED blocks turn on and off based on the real-time content. |  240Hz SPS technology delivers 240 scenes per second for clarity. |  Control TV and Internet Apps via remote with QWERTY keypad. |  Save money as you conserve the planet's resources with ECO HD. |
Featuring full array TruLED backlighting with Smart Dimming for brilliant clarity, 240Hz SPS refresh rate for sharper, blur free images, full 1080p high definition detail and 10,000,000 to 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio delivering deeper blacks and brighter whites through contrast and dimensions, the XVT553SV renders every image with amazing precision, color and contrast. Enjoy immersive virtual high definition sound with SRS TruSurround HD premium audio processing and SRS TruVolume, eliminating volume inconsistencies between programming. Take pleasure in knowing this energy efficient LED LCD HDTV exceeds new ENERGY STAR 4.1 guidelines, conserving our planet’s resources while saving you money.
Key Features
- 55-inch HDTV featuring 1920 x 1080 pixels and support for 1.06 billion colors.
- Features VIZIO TruLED and Smart Dimming technologies providing backlit illumination of the screen that results in breathtaking clarity and depth of color, while consuming up to 50 percent less energy than other HDTVs.
- Full 1080P High Definition resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp.
- 240Hz refresh rate delivers 240 scenes per second, producing enhanced frame rate and delivering sharper clarity of fast action scenes for blur free images.
- 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 via the included Ethernet port.
- 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 by 50 percent below Energy Star 3.0, saving you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet.
- Mercury free display:LED backlights do not utilize mercury, an environmentally harmful substance.
- Warranty: One year parts and labor, and free lifetime technical support.
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Connections
- HDMI (with HDCP): 5 (1 side)
- Component: 1
- Composite A/V: 1
- RF: 1
- PC input (RGB): 1
- SPDIF Digital Optical Output: 1
- Stereo Audio Output: 1
- USB: 3 (on the side)
Dimensions
- TV with stand: 52.18" x 35.06" x 12.90" (WxHxD); 77.16 pounds
- TV without stand: 52.18" x 33.28" x 2.95" (WxHxD); 76.06 pounds
- What size TV should you get?
What's in the Box
VIZIO XVT553SV HDTV, VIZIO remote control (VUR10), AA batteries for the remote control (2), detachable base and thumb screw, power cord, VIZIO cloth, safety strap, user manual, quick setup guide, registration card.
Technical Specifications
- Screen size: 55 inches
- Tuner: ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner
- Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Computer Support: 1920x1080, 1360x768, 800x600, 640x480 via VGA/HDMI
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 10,000,000:1 w/DCR
- Brightness: 500 nits
- Response Time: 5ms
- 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
- Progressive Scan Video: Yes
- Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
- Universal Remote: VIZIO Bluetooth Remote Control with Qwerty Keyboard - VUR10
- Panel Lamp Life (typical): 50,000 hours
- Voltage Range: 100~~240 Vac at 50/60 Hz
- Power Consumption: 225W (AVG), < 1W standby
- Wall mount hole pattern: VESA standard 200mm x 200mm
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VIZIO Internet Apps
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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.
VIZIO 2011 XVT Series Comparison
| Series | XVT3D-0SV | XVT3D-4SV | XVT-3SV |
| Display Sizes | 65" | 42", 47", 55" | 32", 37", 47", 55" |
| Panel Type | Edge-Lit LED | Full Array LED (47", 55") Edge-Lit LED (42") | LED with Smart Dimming |
| 3D Ready | Theater 3D | Full HD 3D | |
| Resolution | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000:1 | 10,000,000:1 (47", 55") 1,000,000:1 (42") | 1,000,000:1 (32", 37") 10,000,000:1 (47", 55") |
| Response Time: | 5 ms | 4 ms | 5 ms |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 480Hz | 120Hz (32", 37") 240Hz (47", 55") |
| Light Sensor |  | | -- |
| VIZIO Internet Apps | | | |
| Wireless LAN | 802.11n Dual Band | 802.11n Dual Band | 802.11n Dual Band |
| Ethernet | | | |
| HDMI Inputs | 5 | 5 | 4 (32", 37") 5 (47", 55") |
| PC Input | | | |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| USB Supported Formats | † | † | † |
† MP3, JPEG, MPEG may be available via future firmware update.
Customer Reviews
*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Feb 17, 2012 21:01:36
These warnings are published on Samsung literature and accompany your 3D Hdtv set when unpacking your unit.
3D Led Hd Tv Warnings - Led Tv report narrative from Samsung Warning Labels:
• "Children and teenagers may be more susceptible to health issues linked with viewing in 3D and should be closely supervised when viewing these images" Samsung said on its website.
• "Some viewers may sense an epileptic seizure or stroke when exposed to inescapable flashing images or lights contained in inescapable television pictures or video games.
• "If you suffer from, or have a family history of epilepsy or strokes, please consult with a curative expert before using the 3D function" Samsung says.
• It's not just those who are already aware they might have problems that are at risk though.
• "Even those without a personal or family history of epilepsy or stroke may have an undiagnosed health that can cause photosensitive epileptic seizures" said Samsung.
• "Pregnant women, the elderly, sufferers of serious curative conditions, those who are sleep deprived or under the sway of alcohol should avoid utilizing the unit's 3D functionality.
• "Viewing 3D television may also cause motion sickness, perceptual after effects, disorientation, eye strain and decreased postural stability"
• Samsung are recommending that viewers take frequent breaks from watching 3D Tv in order to lessen the potential effects.
• "If your eyes show signs of fatigue or dryness or if you have any of the above symptoms, immediately close use of this gismo and do not resume using it for at least thirty minutes after the symptoms have subsided"
Maybe I'm just psychotic but frankly I'm not real involved about these warnings. I don't plan to watch 3D Tv all day, every day. I just want to use it when watching a movie once or twice a week at the max. My total exposure to Tv is maybe 2 hours every 2 weeks. I suppose if you planned to watch the news in 3D you may (or could) sense more severe problems.
Like all else including watching television... All things in moderation folks! You should not drink gallons of alcohol in one sitting and you probably should not watch 6 hours of Tv everyday either.
As Americans we regularly don't know when to quit. It is estimated that the median teenager watches 4 hours of Tv everyday. What a total waste of time... You can raise your kids however you like, but you are personally responsible for their potential to lead anyone beneficial to society. Sitting in front of the Tv 4 hours a day or even 1 hour in my view is ridiculous. We need to find something beneficial to occupy our minds and entertain our children.
I think the above warnings are probably issued for Americans. (yes, I am an American) Now, I love American, I love this country, and I love what it was founded on. So when Samsung puts a warning in their Hdtv boxes about immoderate use of 3D Hdtv it makes me wonder who the warning was intended for. And I think the finger is pointing at Us.
Why should You get a 3D Hdtv anyway?
Emerging technology indicates that the tech field is going to keep spicy at a very fast clip. Even if you never used the 3D technology available on the set you purchased if you buy a 3D Tv you have the capability. The prices are a bit more -but if you plan to spend a couple grand on a set whats a few hundred dollars more?
And, when you are ready to upgrade to a 3D blu Ray Player you won't have to buy a brand new Tv set. So, to me it just makes sense to plan ahead.
My Led Hdtv picks - highest potential sets at Top, spicy Down to budget sets at the Bottom; These are non 3D Hdtv set picks:
Samsung Un55B8500 00: - sets the bar high for all Hdtv sets to beat. The buck stops here. Awesome everything! The big Samsung has local dimming on the Led's and predicted color. Astonishing Hdtv set! (Not cheap!)
Lg 55Lh90 nearby 00 online: This set is much less high-priced than the Samsung Un55B8500 model and it is nearly as good. This is my popular Hdtv out of this group and for the money - you can't go wrong here! But if you have the big bucks go for the Samsung above. The big Lg is very tough to beat at this price point.
Samsung Un46B8000 00 online: (Amazon) offer predicted black levels and performance. A good price for this unit.
Samsung Ln46B750 50 online: (Amazon) This set is not an Led but a typical Lcd. However, you may be hard pressed to notice. This is a great approved back-lit model and worth every penny.
Samsung Ln40B650 00 online and is a good value set that outperforms most sets in this price range. This small Samsung is very hard to beat at this price.
Lg 37Lh30 0-0 online: This budget 37 inch Hdtv does not have a excellent photograph due to uneven screen glow and black levels but performs very well within its price constraints.
Vizio Vo320E 0 online: 32 inch budget display is a great Vizio Lcd Tv with good unabridged photograph quality. If used with a decent blu ray player provides a convincing Hd photograph on a budget.
Vizio Va19L nearby 0: 19 inch budget display has a great image and would work well for a kitchen, bedroom, or patio set.
These are all regualar 2D Hdtv sets. The 3D sets are being tested now and we will have our results out soon. If you are in the shop for a 2D set one of the above Hdtvs should work great for you.
The Hdtv scene is changing so fast it is difficult to keep up with all the advancements. I have all the time felt that a buy should be made when the technology matures a bit. I do plan to get a 3D Hdtv but I will probably wait a small while. If you must get a set and are not involved with 3D the sets listed above are very recommended not just by myself but all over the web.
As all the time enjoy your Entertainment!
Led Tv divulge of a Samsung HdtvSetting up HDMI for your PS3 Tube. Duration : 4.32 Mins.A basic tutorial on how to set up HDMI for your Playstation 3 system. For people like me who didn't receive an instruction manual when buying their PS3. My TV can play at 1080P, so it can play in full HD, but it depends on what your TV can play that determines what you choose in the list. Edit: I found Target is a good choice if you want an HDMI cable. They sell them for cheap, from 7-15 dollars around here, depending on how long you need it to be to reach from your PS3 to your TV.
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