Flickering Picture I just bought this TV at Costco a few days ago. I don't even have it out of the box yet. I didn't do research on it until after I bought it (very unlike me). Some people who reviewed it on costco.com said that after a few months, the picture started to flicker. One person said that they started having trouble then they updated the firmware and everything has been fine ever since. Those that had flickering problems also had issues with technical help especially from Vizio (they said that the Costco people actually knew more about the tv). Has anyone had any problems with their picture after owning it for several months? If so, what did you do about it? Thanks! Flickering Picture I just bought this TV at Costco a few days ago. I don't even have it out of the box yet. I didn't do research on it until after I bought it (very unlike me). Some people... » Read More Flickering Picture I just bought this TV at Costco a few days ago. I don't even have it out of the box yet. I didn't do research on it until after I bought it (very unlike me). Some people who reviewed it on costco.com said that after a few months, the picture started to flicker. One person said that they started having trouble then they updated the firmware and everything has been fine ever since. Those that had flickering problems also had issues with technical help especially from Vizio (they said that the Costco people actually knew more about the tv). Has anyone had any problems with their picture after owning it for several months? If so, what did you do about it? Thanks! « Show Less
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I experienced similar problem. Day 1 fine, afterwards there is always a problem starting "cold" with picture from cable box (connected via HDMI). Image can be terribly distorted. It is fixed by toggling to another input (say, the Blueray player), then toggling back to the cable. Or, just waiting for a couple of minutes and changing channels. I have a few ideas: 1) "Handshaking" problem between TV and cable box HDMI. 2) HDMI connection not quite right but after expansion via heat, it resolves. 3) TV itself maybe has some bad electronics or capacitors that need warming up time....perhaps the energy saving features are too close to the edge. Would love to hear back if you solve. I experienced similar problem. Day 1 fine, afterwards there is always a problem starting "cold" with picture from cable box (connected via HDMI). Image can be terribly distorted. It is fixed by toggling to another input (say, the Blueray player), then toggling back to the cable. Or, just waiting for a couple of minutes and changing channels. I have a few ideas: 1) "Handshaking" problem between TV and cable box HDMI. 2) HDMI connection not quite right but after expansion via heat, it resolves. 3) TV itself maybe has some bad electronics or capacitors that need warming up... » Read More I experienced similar problem. Day 1 fine, afterwards there is always a problem starting "cold" with picture from cable box (connected via HDMI). Image can be terribly distorted. It is fixed by toggling to another input (say, the Blueray player), then toggling back to the cable. Or, just waiting for a couple of minutes and changing channels. I have a few ideas: 1) "Handshaking" problem between TV and cable box HDMI. 2) HDMI connection not quite right but after expansion via heat, it resolves. 3) TV itself maybe has some bad electronics or capacitors that need warming up time....perhaps the energy saving features are too close to the edge. Would love to hear back if you solve. « Show Less
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You know, it's kinda funny because I started this discussion because I was so worried about the picture of my new tv. Our picture so far is great, however, it was the sound that crapped out within only days. It has a lot of static and you have to turn it up really loudly to even hear it now. It is still within the 90 return time, so it will be going back the first chance we get. Now I am worried about if the new tv that we get will have anything wrong with it's picture. Other than that we love the tv. There is part of me that wants to slap on some external speakers and not worry about returning it and the hassle. You know, it's kinda funny because I started this discussion because I was so worried about the picture of my new tv. Our picture so far is great, however, it was the sound that crapped out within only days. It has a lot of static and you have to turn it up really loudly to even hear it now. It is still within the 90 return time, so it will be going back the first chance we get. Now I am worried about if the new tv that we get will have anything wrong with it's picture. Other than that we love the tv. There is part of me that wants to slap on some external speakers and not worry about... » Read More You know, it's kinda funny because I started this discussion because I was so worried about the picture of my new tv. Our picture so far is great, however, it was the sound that crapped out within only days. It has a lot of static and you have to turn it up really loudly to even hear it now. It is still within the 90 return time, so it will be going back the first chance we get. Now I am worried about if the new tv that we get will have anything wrong with it's picture. Other than that we love the tv. There is part of me that wants to slap on some external speakers and not worry about returning it and the hassle. « Show Less
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Costco doesn't carry this model - I didn't see it on their website or at their store. Costco has the edge-lit LED models.
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Costco does carry this product because that is where I got it. Here is the link for it on-line: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11595079&search;=vizio%20xvt473sv&topnav=&Mo;=0&cm;_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search〈=en-US&Nr;=P_CatalogName:BC&N;=5000043&whse;=BC&Dx;=mode%20matchallpartial&Ntk;=Text_Search&Dr;=P_CatalogName:BC&N;e=4000000&D;=vizio%20xvt473sv&Ntt;=vizio%20xvt473sv&No;=0&Nty;=1&Ntx;=mode%20matchallpartial
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Great Granny,I would try to exchange or return the tv while you still can. Only a minority of Vizio's have picture problems and you are certain your tv has a sound issue. If you were to use external speakers you might still have a sound problem anyway. Good luck.
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Oh man... My Samsung 5271 purchased Xmas 2007 has just starting doing this too. I turn it on, and the bottom 3/4 of the screen is distorted and unwatchable. It seems to clear up within a few minutes, and only rarely does it after "warming up". But I'm quite frustrated to have an relatively new, yet out-of-warranty TV that is malfunctioning.At this point I am just going to live with it... since I did not purchase with AmEx to get the extended warranty. But I am worried that the problem will get worse, as some of you have posted.Can anyone who gets this problem fixed, please post on the actual cause and remedy, and the amount paid to fix?Thanks in advance! Oh man... My Samsung 5271 purchased Xmas 2007 has just starting doing this too. I turn it on, and the bottom 3/4 of the screen is distorted and unwatchable. It seems to clear up within a few minutes, and only rarely does it after "warming up". But I'm quite frustrated to have an relatively new, yet out-of-warranty TV that is malfunctioning.At this point I am just going to live with it... since I did not purchase with AmEx to get the extended warranty. But I am worried that the problem will get worse, as some of you have posted.Can anyone who gets this... » Read More Oh man... My Samsung 5271 purchased Xmas 2007 has just starting doing this too. I turn it on, and the bottom 3/4 of the screen is distorted and unwatchable. It seems to clear up within a few minutes, and only rarely does it after "warming up". But I'm quite frustrated to have an relatively new, yet out-of-warranty TV that is malfunctioning.At this point I am just going to live with it... since I did not purchase with AmEx to get the extended warranty. But I am worried that the problem will get worse, as some of you have posted.Can anyone who gets this problem fixed, please post on the actual cause and remedy, and the amount paid to fix?Thanks in advance! « Show Less
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WB, I just ordered this TV and so far the process has been great. I placed the order the day before yesterday, got a confirmation email this morning saying it was shipped, And a phone call from the shipping company M.. something asking me when i wanted it delivered .. I could of got it by this coming thursday but i work and am goin outa town next weekend so they work around ur scheduel to deliver when your at home. (If someone isnt home the day they deliver and they have to come back you can get hit with a double shipping charge - That y the person on the phone scheduels a day/times for ur delivery. I'll be getting mine on the 11th of June. From what the shipping company they told me on the phone they expect you to fully inspect the TV and you can refuse it if there is a defect to get a replacement...only after you've inspected the tv the delivery person leaves after you sign a piece of paper saying your happy with it. If you do refuse it they'll send it back and you have to contact J&R and tell them why ect... I'll keep you posted when i get the tv and check it out on the 11th. So far everything has gone by fast and smooth. I was a little sceptical too cuz its alot of money. UPDATE : 6-12-07 The delivery is top notch. the tv arrived new and no defects..i would recomend it. It comes with a year and a half warranty thrrough sony so if u have issues find ur closest sony style store abd pick up the info on who u contact etc in ur local area. DC
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TV hopeful, obviously you will buy what you think is best and Costco has the new Vizio 55 inch for $1800 but I am floored by the picture on this Samsung. I was going to buy a vizio but decided to hold out for this Samsung once they released their new 55 inch LED LCD and figured I'd get a good price which after a lot of work I did, $1620.00..good luck in your purchase which ever one you decide to get
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Hi, my friend bought her tv (save model KDL-46VL150) from a dealer around here and since january 15, 2010 has not been able to listen to it. It worked about 10 days, then a red flashing light came on et OFF went the TV. If I were you, I would return that model number. They all seem to have the same problem and unless you have bought from Costco the other dealers won't take it back (they sent you back directly to Sony who sent's you a repairman. And Sony is sure not in a hurry to fix it. She is still waiting for the repairman even after numerous phone calls and complaints. Check the web and see others that have the same problem. Good luck. Hi, my friend bought her tv (save model KDL-46VL150) from a dealer around here and since january 15, 2010 has not been able to listen to it. It worked about 10 days, then a red flashing light came on et OFF went the TV. If I were you, I would return that model number. They all seem to have the same problem and unless you have bought from Costco the other dealers won't take it back (they sent you back directly to Sony who sent's you a repairman. And Sony is sure not in a hurry to fix it. She is still waiting for the repairman even after numerous phone calls and complaints. Check the web and... » Read More Hi, my friend bought her tv (save model KDL-46VL150) from a dealer around here and since january 15, 2010 has not been able to listen to it. It worked about 10 days, then a red flashing light came on et OFF went the TV. If I were you, I would return that model number. They all seem to have the same problem and unless you have bought from Costco the other dealers won't take it back (they sent you back directly to Sony who sent's you a repairman. And Sony is sure not in a hurry to fix it. She is still waiting for the repairman even after numerous phone calls and complaints. Check the web and see others that have the same problem. Good luck. « Show Less
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Yup, Vizio's website say it's in stock and they're discontinued all their older 55" line.Encouraging indeed, just for grins I put the 554 in Vizio's shopping cart there was a CA tax charge of $144 and of course Costco would have to add CA taxes also so I'm sticking with my Amazon purchase... no taxes and free shipping.Btw, I screwed up the title of this discussion threat "Vizio" of course not "Visio" my bad.
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I deleted my apps as well, and the RVR is still occurring. It's been long enough Vizio, it's time for you to fix the tvs you've already sold, and are not slowing down selling!!! FIX IT!I won't be buying another Vizio product again, I'll tell you that...
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Has anyone played games on it?I just bit the bullet and bought the Samsung LN40A550 based on reviews. (Got ps3 for blue ray discs and I watch A LOT of movies.) I also like to play FPS and other games with a lot of movement and action. Has anyone noticed any sort of ghosting or blurring when they play games on it? Bad thing to wonder about AFTER I buy the tv, but I'm sure it'll still be worth it when I see my movies in a new-1080p-light.
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I've had mine for almost three years, but I didn't start using it often until recently. I had problems playing some Disney Blu-Ray disks I purchased for my son... The picture and sound would cut out intermittently when watching the movies, and it seemed to get worse each time we watched them. I figured my problem had something to do with anti-piracy nonsense, since I refused to update the firmware... A friend ended up an expensive paperweight when he did the firmware update. I solved my problem (at least so far) by taking my home theater receiver out of the loop and connecting the blu-ray player directly to the TV via HDMI. So far, so good. I've had mine for almost three years, but I didn't start using it often until recently. I had problems playing some Disney Blu-Ray disks I purchased for my son... The picture and sound would cut out intermittently when watching the movies, and it seemed to get worse each time we watched them. I figured my problem had something to do with anti-piracy nonsense, since I refused to update the firmware... A friend ended up an expensive paperweight when he did the firmware update. I solved my problem (at least so far) by taking my home theater receiver out of the loop and connecting the blu-ray... » Read More I've had mine for almost three years, but I didn't start using it often until recently. I had problems playing some Disney Blu-Ray disks I purchased for my son... The picture and sound would cut out intermittently when watching the movies, and it seemed to get worse each time we watched them. I figured my problem had something to do with anti-piracy nonsense, since I refused to update the firmware... A friend ended up an expensive paperweight when he did the firmware update. I solved my problem (at least so far) by taking my home theater receiver out of the loop and connecting the blu-ray player directly to the TV via HDMI. So far, so good. « Show Less
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I haven't had any problems myself. Has your TV been updated to the latest firmware?
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I bought the SONY KDL 46vl160 in the month of November, 2009 from Costco. The TV ran great through Feb 2014 - when it died on me suddenly, the TV LCD panel would not turn on but I can hear the sound. Sony Authorized Service Center Technician checked it and viola - the LCD panel is gone and I have to pay almost the price of the TV to get one (all of the $950 down the drain as warranty expired on the TV). My friend bought a Vizio during the same and he SOLD the TV in Jun 2014 - though I had the privilege of having a superior TV for 4 years - all my money is gone. Moral of the story please be careful when you want to spend your hard end dollars on the so called "BIG BRANDS". I bought the SONY KDL 46vl160 in the month of November, 2009 from Costco. The TV ran great through Feb 2014 - when it died on me suddenly, the TV LCD panel would not turn on but I can hear the sound. Sony Authorized Service Center Technician checked it and viola - the LCD panel is gone and I have to pay almost the price of the TV to get one (all of the $950 down the drain as warranty expired on the TV). My friend bought a Vizio during the same and he SOLD the TV in Jun 2014 - though I had the privilege of having a superior TV for 4 years - all my money is gone. Moral of the story please be... » Read More I bought the SONY KDL 46vl160 in the month of November, 2009 from Costco. The TV ran great through Feb 2014 - when it died on me suddenly, the TV LCD panel would not turn on but I can hear the sound. Sony Authorized Service Center Technician checked it and viola - the LCD panel is gone and I have to pay almost the price of the TV to get one (all of the $950 down the drain as warranty expired on the TV). My friend bought a Vizio during the same and he SOLD the TV in Jun 2014 - though I had the privilege of having a superior TV for 4 years - all my money is gone. Moral of the story please be careful when you want to spend your hard end dollars on the so called "BIG BRANDS". « Show Less
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Be Careful I bought this from Costco because there is an extra year of warranty. I had it 2 months and it just died. Well they sent a replacement and the new TV does NOT have Amazon Prime, which is what I used the most. Thanks Vizio I'm trying to get a replacement for the TV, so that I can continue to use Amazon Prime
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I also called Samsung & they referred me to a local company. They want $90 just to come out but since we can't afford to fix it right now, we have been waiting. I have read a lot of people having this issue but samsung denied it. It's a shame that a fairly new tv is having such problems. I guess that they don't make them like they use to! Let me know if you get a tech out there & the outcome. I know mine will have to wait, no job, no money.
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There is a thread in avsforum dedicated to the xvt3 series. There have been some issues reported - RVR (random Vizio Reboot), Sets turning on by itself, occasional defective units. Not all TVs are affected and similar problems are not uncommon in other models. Vizio 's support has been prompt in most cases.Picture Quality wise - Vizio ranks highly - esp in pro reviews. There are the standard issues - blooming and some uniformity issues. Also the set does not handle 1080p/24 correctly according to pro reviews .. It uses 3:2 pulldown on 1080p/24 material (e.g. Blu Ray) which can lead to judder in some scenes, There is a thread in avsforum dedicated to the xvt3 series. There have been some issues reported - RVR (random Vizio Reboot), Sets turning on by itself, occasional defective units. Not all TVs are affected and similar problems are not uncommon in other models. Vizio 's support has been prompt in most cases.Picture Quality wise - Vizio ranks highly - esp in pro reviews. There are the standard issues - blooming and some uniformity issues. Also the set does not handle 1080p/24 correctly according to pro reviews .. It uses 3:2 pulldown on 1080p/24 material (e.g. Blu Ray) which can... » Read More There is a thread in avsforum dedicated to the xvt3 series. There have been some issues reported - RVR (random Vizio Reboot), Sets turning on by itself, occasional defective units. Not all TVs are affected and similar problems are not uncommon in other models. Vizio 's support has been prompt in most cases.Picture Quality wise - Vizio ranks highly - esp in pro reviews. There are the standard issues - blooming and some uniformity issues. Also the set does not handle 1080p/24 correctly according to pro reviews .. It uses 3:2 pulldown on 1080p/24 material (e.g. Blu Ray) which can lead to judder in some scenes, « Show Less
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Anybody have a thumb drive to fix Vizio sound issue? Webpage says it is unavailable. After watching for about an hour, sound gets distorted. Other than that, a great bedroom tv. Or , if anyone had the same issue and solved it, please let me know. Have tried every option on tv audio menu.
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My tv looks great, Please try to play something from amazon instant video or netflix, sometime cable signal is not as good as it should and image quality became bad. Believe me this is one of the best inversion I ever did, this tv looks so goodThat a lot of friend ask me where did I buy this tv because it looks so amazing. I have a 47" LG and you can note the quality difference. I think if you can see the pixel problem with netflix or amazon instant video then the tv it is not working properly
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I have had my Panasonic for about a month now and have had no flashing of any kind. I do find it a little slow connecting to a station but I believe that is my cable company as we have the same issues with our internet. I'm also still getting used to the size of the TV as I have been watching a 38" for so many years. I like the color on the 50" but we keep it mostly on the custom setting right now until we figure out how the other settings work with our vision. You know how us old people and change goes LOL.