Vizio xvt3d554sv - Page 55

No way this can be a FW caused issue. You need a repair on the set. Something has definitely gone south.

I've had 2 boards replaced on my set due to choppy video. Looks like that has solved the problem. If it's out of warranty, check to see if the credit card you paid for it with throws another year of the Mfrs. warranty in, giving you a full two years. That's how I got mine repaired thru Discover at no charge.

If you paid cash, or past 2 years, you gotta pay out of your own pocket.
Good luck.

I have choppy video also, but only on certain stations. Spec Features And something else new is when I go into picture settings it will no longer let me select Smooth Motion Effect. It's always set on High and I can't change it even if I have Real Cinema Mode on or off. It just skips over it each time. The other HDMI inputs let me change the setting.

This set has been a real problem

The original set was repaired.
That didn't work so they set out a refurb set.
That didn't work so they sent out a brand new set last July. That was when the year was up.

Unfortunately, I live mainly at my summer house from April to Nov so I wasn't home that much last summer to really try the set out very much.

So this set is actually only 5 months old. I'm going to call Vizio since this has been a problematic set since day one. If nothing else I do have the 3 year extended warranty from the Club. But they shouldn't have to eat this since this is definitely a mfg problem.

Ok. You got coverage. Get it repaired correctly. Replacing the TCon board in mine seems to have solved my set's probs.

Good Luck.

Thanks for the reply.

I'm not getting notified of these posts even though I am subscribed with immediate notice. Anyone know what may be blocking them. I use to get them all the time. Not in my spam either.

Looks to me we have yet to get this update which is pretty sad considering I've owned this set for 2 years now.
I've been using my ps3 to stream media but I'd like to just be able to do it from my TV.

I wouldn't hold your breath. They have been promising this since the 552 series came out.

Plus, I have the 651 and has the dlna on it. I tried over a 100 video files and only 1 played. The codec is so limited that it's not worth the hassle to try and re-encode all these files. Your better off with your PS3 for video, I haven't tired music or photos I'm not going to have a 65" display running just to play music.

My 554 that they replaced in July is going bad again. Now the picture is going out completely. When it goes out I have sound and the remote works but I can't even get the on screen displays to show when it happens. Vizio says it's out of warranty. I do have the extended warranty on it but I think Vizio should stand behind it. Also, in the Picture menu I can't even turn the Smooth Motion on or off anymore. It's grayed out and just skips over it.

Purchased this 55 incher in December of 2010 when first available, and it is still a great set. No problems ever. Sorry a few of you have recurring issues.

Choppy video, is that anything like having a horizontal line across the whole set where the picture fails to line up? I get that on mine that is connected to HTPC with cable card.

Update:

You Guys are scaring me.

My Set, bought in Jan. 11' now has est. 11,000 + hours

Jaws still drop when 1st times see it.

Should I be worried?

How is the picture with Over the air or video discs not thru the HTPC card & cable? It sounds like a PC video card or handshake issue if it is only with the HTPC connection.
Edited by naustin - 5/1/13 at 10:42am

The video itself is not smooth, like it drops frames. That's what was wrong with mine. Not what you're describing.