VIZIO XVT3D650SV 65-Inch Theater 3D Edge Lit Razor LED LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps, Black

by Vizio

Product Features

• 64.5-inch, edge-lit LED 3D HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution
• VIZIO's Theater 3D uses circular polarized 3D technology for more comfortable 3D viewing
• Includes 4 pairs of VIZIO 3D glasses (2 premium, 2 basic)
• 120 Hz refresh rate. 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio. 1080p Full HD. SRS TruSurround HDTM and SRS TruVolume audio
• Ambient Light Sensing technology. Exceeds ENERGY STAR 4.1 guidelines
• Bluetooth Universal Remote Control with slide-out keypad
• Five HDMI ports, SRS TruSurround HDTM and SRS TruVolume audio
• VIZIO Internet Apps with built-in dual-band WiFi

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Product Description

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3D Technology Checklist

This product is 3D-related. To help you get a great 3D experience, use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need. 3D viewing requires:

	A Display First, you'll need a 3D-ready display--whether it's a 3D HDTV, 3D projector, or 3D computer monitor. These displays have more processing power than standard 2D models for displaying 3D images in rapid succession.
	A Source Your display may be ready for 3D playback, but you'll still need a device to read 3D content. This can be a cable box with a subscription to a 3D channel, a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, or a PlayStation 3 system.
	3D Content 3D content--the actual entertainment, in other words--will be played back using the source mentioned above, whether it's a 3D broadcast from your cable provider, a 3D Blu-ray Disc, or a 3D video game.
	3D Glasses For now, the vast majority of 3D HDTVs require glasses for 3D viewing. Many use powered "active shutter" glasses, others polarized "passive" glasses. You'll need one pair per viewer, and they'll have to be compatible with your display, whether they're the same brand, or a pair of "universal" glasses designed to work across brands.
	HDMI Cable To connect your source (such as a 3D Blu-ray Disc player) to your display, you'll need a high-speed HDMI cable. Cables with this designation feature bandwidth speeds up to 10.2 Gbps (gigabits per second), for carrying the 3D signal without any loss of quality.
If you want to get more information about 3D, shop our 3D products, watch videos, or interact with other customers, we invite you to visit 3D 101, our customer center about everything 3D.

Internet-Ready Television

Internet-ready TVs use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content, whether it's streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today's weather forecast.

Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.

Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.

Learn more about Internet TVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you'll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.

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February 2011
Bring the 3D movie theater experience home with VIZIO's 65-inch Theater 3D Edge Lit Razor LED LCD HDTV. Whether you're watching the latest summer blockbuster or the big game, VIZIO's Theater 3D delivers crystal-clear, flicker-free 3D that's brighter and less strenuous to the eye than other technologies. Four pairs of 3D glasses are included, eliminating the need to purchase expensive add-ons.

With Edge Lit Razor LED backlighting with Smart Dimming, a 120 Hz refresh rate, 1080p Full HD resolution, and an impressive dynamic contrast ratio, this HDTV renders both 2D and 3D with brilliant clarity, color and contrast. And to add to your entertainment menu, this 3D HDTV also includes VIZIO Internet Apps and built-in dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity, giving you the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos, and more--all at the push of a button on the Bluetooth universal remote.

Bring the movie theater experience home--the XVT3D650SV renders both 2D and 3D with brilliant clarity, color and contrast.

Bring the 3D Movie Theater Experience Home

VIZIO Theater 3D

VIZIO's Theater 3D uses circular polarized 3D technology to deliver a superior 3D experience, with several advantages over active 3D systems. Utilizing the same 3D movie standards of local theaters, Theater 3D is up to 50% brighter, has one half of the visual crosstalk distortion, handles fast action motion without blurring images, has a wider horizontal viewing angle, and none of the flickering of Active Shutter 3D.

VIZIO also includes four pairs of their lightweight Theater 3D glasses, eliminating the need to purchase expensive glasses after you've already invested in your 3D TV. The glasses require no batteries or recharging, meaning no maintenance, and two of the four pairs are specially designed to wear over your prescription glasses.

Plus, if you need more than four, Theater 3D glasses are affordable enough to outfit the entire family, even friends--perfect for 3D sporting, movie or concert events.

Smart LED dimming delivers richer, darker, uniform blacks and brighter, bolder colors.

VIZIO's theater 3D requires no bulky, expensive active glasses--four pairs of polarized glasses included to get you started.

Navigate a wealth of Internet content with the Bluetooth remote with slide-out QWERTY keypad.

VIA (VIZIO Internet Apps)

Easily connect to the Internet and stream movies and TV shows, listen to music and get the latest news, sports and weather. The latest VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) platform delivers a large array of web-based content directly to your living room, without the need for a PC or set-top box. Enjoy streaming video from Amazon Video On Demand, Netflix, and VUDU; social networking from Facebook and Twitter; a variety of music from Rhapsody and Pandora; and a wealth of other content at the touch of a button.

Bluetooth Universal Remote Control

This customized Bluetooth remote with slide out QWERTY keypad enables you to control your TV, even type onscreen, from any spot in the room. It's the perfect companion for VIZIO Internet Apps, letting you navigate features with ease--not to mention all the standard remote functions.

Wi-Fi Technology

The latest 802.11N Dual Band Wireless Networking is built-in making connecting to the Internet quick and easy (if you prefer a wired connection, a standard Ethernet port is also included).

Smart Dimming

Smart Dimming intelligently controls each block of LEDs, turning them on and completely off achieving richer, darker blacks with better uniformity and brighter, bolder colors. VIZIO's TruLED technology brings consistent black levels all the way to the center, for less distortion and better clarity.

1080P Full HD

Take full advantage of your HD sources: 1080P resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp.

SRS Audio Technologies

SRS TruVolume eliminates volume inconsistencies between programming. Ever get annoyed when a ridiculously loud commercial comes on? TruVolume cuts the audio signal at high amplitude and then boosting it at low amplitude--no matter where in the frequency range the loudness spike occurs.

SRS TruSurround HD delivers virtual high definition surround sound out of the XVT3D650SV's two 15-watt speakers, for immersive surround, improved bass and high frequency precision, even when not utilizing a home theater receiver or soundbar.

ECO HD

VIZIO's "ECO HD" practices exceed the current ENERGY STAR Guidelines, saving you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet. The XVT3D650SV also uses mercury-free LED backlighting, display glass absent of arsenic or halogen, vegetable-based inks and recycled cardboard for packing.

XVT3D650SV Select Specifications

General
Display Size (Diagonal):	64.5-inch
Backlight Type:	Edge-lit Razor LED
Resolution:	1920 x 1080 (1080p compatible)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio:	1,000,000 : 1
Refresh Rate:	120Hz
Brightness:	390 nits
Response Time:	5 ms
Channels/Speaker Output:	2 x 15W
Ethernet:	10/100 Base-TX
Wireless (WiFi):	802.11n Dual Band
Input/Outputs
HDMI with HDCP:	5 side
Component Video (YCrCB):	1 rear
Composite Video:	1 rear (shared with component)
VGA:	1 rear
RF Connector for Internal Tuner:	1 rear
Ethernet:	1 rear
USB 2.0:	3 side (service only--MP3/JPG/MPEG support via future firmware update)
Optical Digital Out (SPDIF):	5.1
Analog Audio Out:	1
Weight
With Stand:	104.94 lbs.
Without Stand:	92.82 lbs.
Dimensions
With Stand:	60.9 x 40.9 x 16 inches (W x H x D)
Without Stand:	60.9 x 38.46 x 2.25 inches (W x H x D)

What's in the Box

VIZIO XVT3D650SV Theater 3D HDTV With Stand, Bluetooth Remote Control With Batteries, Two Premium Theater 3D Glasses, Two Basic Theater 3D Glasses, Power Cable, Safety Cable, Cleaning Cloth, Documentation

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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	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.

Product Description

Bring the movie theater 3D experience home! VIZIO's 65" Theater 3D Edge Lit Razor LED LCD HDTV delivers stunning, cinema-style 3D. Whether you're watching the latest summer blockbuster or the championship game, Theater 3D means you see crystal-clear, flicker-free 3D that's up to 2 times brighter than conventional 3D. And with 65", you're totally immersed in the action. Includes 4 pairs of 3D glasses, so you can immediately share the excitement with friends and family! Featuring Edge Lit Razor LED backlighting with Smart Dimming, 120 Hz refresh rate, 1080p Full HD and 1 million to 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, this superb HDTV renders both 2D and 3D with amazing clarity, color and contrast. And VIZIO makes no compromises when it comes to sound with SRS TruSurround HD and TruVolume. Also includes VIZIO Internet Apps and built-in dual-band 802.11n WiFi, giving you the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos, and more—all at the push of a button on the premium Bluetooth universal remote.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

207 of 208 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 3D is much better than I expected January 23, 2011

By J. Oconnor

So you know where I'm coming from, I'm replacing a 50" Samsung plasma. I have a number of various sized flat panels around the house and a home theater in the basement. I just had my 720p Mitsy projector replaced with a Sony (STR-DA3600ES) and Avatar on Blu-Ray blew me away (108" screen). I consider myself an enthusiast, but in no way an expert. Anyway, onward...

Out of the box experience - Fantastic. The box is gorgeous, the instructions on the top tell you how to easily (for such a big TV) undo the clips and sleeve-off the box.

Set up - Couldn't be simpler. Quick start guide is accurate. Instructions manual is in English only, not 7 languages, and is plainly written, not some computer converted Chinese. I couldn't get the Vizio remote to control the DirecTV box though. Will have to look for a code I suppose. Not a biggie. Will get it. (Edit: Thanks to AVS Forum, someone pointed out I must have my receiver set to RF mode in Remote Control set up. I changed it to IR, and voilà, all set. I had to "Try The Next Code" to get up to Code 4. All set). Luckily, my 2-year old receiver is 3D ready - HR21-700. DirecTV said just "plug it in, the receiver will walk you through the set up once it recognizes the 3D TV". Not quite right, for me anyway, but a restart of the receiver and I was up and running.

2D-HD - I started with Kill Bill 2 on TNTHD and it looked great. Some HD looks better than others, not surprisingly. For example, 30 Rock must use some type of softening lens.

AppleTV (720p) - YouTube looks a little better than I thought it would. From Apple's movie catalog, previews of 300 and The Bucket List looked sharp. Netflix streaming looked as good as it did on my 50" Sammy, and that's a good thing. Photos from Mobile Me via my iPhone looked great.

3D on DirecTV - Started with n3D, which I now realize is very analogous to Mark Cuban's HDNET back in the early days of HD. It's where you should go for the fun initial impression. A lot of scenic/nature content. It impresses right away.

Family take - 11-year old boy loves it. Despicable Me in 3D is wow-ing him. 15-year old daughter too. I prefer the premium glasses, but the kids like the basic ones. Daughter's friend was tickled the basic (flat) glasses fit over her eye glasses. Wife's first reaction was good, then made a comment about it making her cross-eyed, then backed up and liked it. She is also most impressed with Despicable Me and says it feels less gimmicky than past 3D experiences (where something just jumps out at you now and then).

3D sports - I downloaded the National Championship game (Auburn vs Oregon) via DirecTV and although I like it better than the active shutter, I'm not sure I wouldn't prefer a plain crisp HD for sports. I watch a ton of sports, and my initial reaction to sports in 3D with both passive 3D (this set) and active 3D (the other available 3D technology) is mixed at this point in time.

Vizio 3D Blu-Ray player - Started with Dinosaurs, IMAX Under The Sea, Alice in Wonderland, and Polar Express. The player is quick and intuitive with the Internet app screen as the main screen. Disney's Alice in Wonderland is fabulous and I'm most surprised by how pleasing the image depths are. IMAX Under The Sea has the cool IMAX 3D number countdown at the beginning - fun. The sea images give "whoa" reactions from the family. This is THE 3D Blu-Ray to throw in first - Jim Carrey narrated and beautiful. The tech of the whole thing falls away after a few minutes and the experience is immersive from then on. The player is snappy.

3D thoughts, as this set is passive 3D (vs active 3D)

Passive 3D gets everything right it claims, IMO. The glasses are light and easy. It's nice they are inexpensive (I bought10 pairs of RealD glasses from Amazon for $25 10 - Pairs - Brand New Sealed - 3D Circular Polarized 3D Glasses same as RealD for Disney Digital -Legend of the Guardians (10 Pairs) -they work great). Also easy to sit and glance down at my lap top now and then. I surely don't wish I was worried about the active 3D syncing, battery life, and if someone is going to sit on them. My brother-in-law walked in and I tossed a pair of glasses across the room. He slapped them on and said "Wow, that's awesome". He also has 3 kids under 6 years old. No way he ever buys $100 glasses (which is what the active version of 3D requires) for that bunch. ;)

The knocks on passive 3D are a little over stated for me. You'll find these concerns if you surf around the internet researching 3D TV options.

- Claim: "Black lines" - They are (barely) there, however, they only are appreciable if you get within 3-4 feet of the screen. I liken it to the screen door effect. If the TV is big enough and you get close enough, you'll see them. This concern ended up as a no-big-deal item.

- Claim: "Turning head sideways ruins the 3D" - nope. Not an issue.

- Claim: "The 3D-ness severely degrades with off-angle viewing" - Not for me. It does lessen a little though. Otherwise, walking around the room gives a yoyo-ing 3D image which follows you. Cool.

- Claim: "Half resolution" thing - Didn't even occur to me when watching it. No comments from family about less of anything as far as picture quality goes.

- Claim: "Cross talk" - Not seeing it. Maybe if some one pointed it out to me?

More thoughts...

It is high gloss and I can see where a heavily windowed room could be an issue. Fine for me with flanking windows and a (non-windowed) wall facing the TV.

Make sure your space can handle a 65-incher. I'd recommend being a minimum of 8 ft away, with 10+ ft being better. This thing is big.

I think I'm officially spoiled by HD and now 3D as standard def is getting harder to watch. Not sure if this is the TV or just me.

Final thoughts...

My ordered list of priorities when I bought this TV were size, price point, and then 3D. Well, the size is significantly (not just a little bit) bigger than my 50-incher - check. The price was right at 3G's - check. The 3D has definitely exceeded my expectations - check. The 2D has met my hopes in that I'm very happy with the black levels (although they are not as deep as a plasma). For me, this is a great gen-1 Vizio 3D TV. I'm sure future years will bring 4K2K and improved tech, but at a price. For today, this hit the spot and was an incremental improvement over my 2-yr old Samsung plasma.

Update (7/5/11) - After 5 months, I had to come back and bump my rating from 4 to 5 stars. Long gone are the days of over-analyzing this TV. The longer I own it, the more I enjoy it. No regrets. (Tip: Get Tron Legacy 3D. O-M-G).

41 of 42 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Hidden treasure April 5, 2011

By moviephile

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have been trying to decide what would replace my 7 year old Sony 55" LCD rear projection, which has served me very well, for nearly a year. My requirements were 65"+ (otherwise, what is the point). 3D was not mandatory, but I was not opposed to it. My first close look was the Samsung 65" LED, but found it was plagued with burning white spots. Not being able to find this TV anywhere to witness firsthand kept me from going ahead. I have read about Sharp's upcoming 70" Quattron, and was leaning that direction, especially after being very happy with the 52" I purchased for my bedroom. Unsure of costs and just a flat out desire to get something done, I relied heavily upon the reviews that are out there on this Vizio. I found no one review condemned this TV for anything more than minor annoyances. Thus, I took a leap of faith.

This TV does not disappoint. Now, I strictly use it as a monitor. I feed all items through my new Yamaha RX-A3000 receiver (which I recommend without any hesitation whatsoever.) Components fed through the receiver include; Blu-ray, HD-DVD, Laser Disc (I know), DirecTV HD, and the audio items. Everything works on HDMI, with the exception of the Laser Disc, which I am using S-video and Optical audio.

I have to say that I am far more than pleased with the results of this set. I do concur, that it is highly reflective (as is my Sharp quattron). I have blinds to deal with this issue. The only technical knock I can give it, is that it could have blacker blacks. Most, including myself, could care less. I am not entering it in a beauty contest, and it will not piss me off. I am quite happy, and my movies look fantastic on it.

The amazon pricing and delivery service only topped off my decision. One week in, I wonder what kept me from taking this leap of faith earlier. Well, I guess it was lack of reviews, so I guess I hope this will help you as well.

Oh yeah, as far as 3D goes, I consider it a novelty, and minimal usage anyways. However, I have been more than impressed by the results, and for as much as I can see anyone actually using it, I cannot understand all of the possibel technical knocks on this system. It is far better than I could have imagined it to be. In fact with the right video sources, I can't see how anyone knocks it at all.

The price is not low, but in comparison to alternatives in its size; it blows away the competition. Based upon things I have read and understand, there will always be some minor negatives to any LED sets 65" and over.

Join the club, take the leap of faith, you will not be disappointed! And most importantly, enjoy.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars There's a bit of a WOW factor here October 21, 2011

By S. Cohan

Okay, so I've read all the reviews on this TV, good and bad. First, let me say I'm not a techno geek. I know more than the average person because of my job, but I just like watching TV. Period. And I know what I like. I like this TV. First of all, it's BIG! Yeah, there are bigger TVs out there these days. It was a toss up for me between this Vizio 65" 3D unit and a Samsung 70" unit (no 3D). What sold me on this Vizio was not the 3D - that was an afterthought. What got me was the 1080 picture quality in standard 2D HD. WOW! Everything beyond that was just icing on the cake for me but let me tell you honestly, before I brought this baby home, plugged it in and turned it on, I wasn't a big 3D fan. Now I can't wait for them to convert every possible movie to 3D. Yes, if you sit too close to the screen you're gonna lose some effect and the picture quality won't be as good. My advice is put it in a big room and make sure you're a good 6 to 8 feet minimum from the unit. This is NOT the TV for an apartment unless you live in one of those 3200 sq. ft. places in Manhattan. Next, make sure you place the TV so you're looking up at it, not at eye level. They have you looking UP at movie screens in the theatres for a reason and you want to be looking up at this puppy. And no, you do NOT have to be directly in front of the TV to get a great effect. Sitting off to the side it just fine, so a 3D marathon with a bunch of friends is a great way to spend a day - or two.

I've read a couple negative comments about the remote for this unit. It takes some getting used to. It's a little more complicated than your typical TV remote. Set up was easy as long as you read and follow the directions. The buttons were a little stiff at first and response wasn't great but the more I used it the more responsive it got and the buttons loosened up nicely - so for that person that said the remote sucked, I think you had a premature frame of reference. Give it time. Did you put the batteries in the right way? I personally have no issues anymore with the remote.

The overall picture quality in 3D is not as sharp as 1080 HD 2D, but the quality of the 3D effect on this TV more than makes up for it. And it's still much better than your standard cable tv quality. It also depends on the movie. A movie that was originally made for 3D has a better quality than a movie that's been reformatted.

Another review said the user was peeved because Hulu Plus isn't available on the unit even though it says it is on the box. I did some homework on this one because I enjoy Hulu Plus from time to time. Vizio is contracted with Hulu and its Hulu that's holding up the deployment of its services through Vizio because of what I was told were software issues. Hey Hulu - hire some better software technicians!

This TV is well worth what I paid for it. I have heard that Vizio has had some issues out of the box with some of their bigger TVs but I've also heard that their customer service is pretty good and most problems can be easily resolved. To the same guy with the remote issues - ever heard of a Warranty? Sounds like you might have to use yours - you got a lemon and there isn't a manufacturer out there that can say they haven't had their fair share of out of the box problems. You have no idea how that TV was handled before you got it to your house. Might have been dropped out of the truck from the warehouse for all you know. It comes in a sturdy box that might not show damage if it was dropped just right - flat on its face for example.

Also, like another reviewer said, the glasses for this TV are very inexpensive. It comes with four pairs to begin with. My best friend goes to the movies quite a bit and whenever he goes to a 3D movie he'll "borrow with no intent to return" a couple pairs of the theatre's glasses and give them to me. This TV uses the same Real 3D technology they use in the theatres. Amazon is the way to go for new glasses. They even have some nice designer like frames available at pretty reasonable prices. And unlike some other 3D TV glasses, you don't have to worry about batteries and recharging and the price of replacement! You can spend a lot of money on those shutter type glasses that I've heard from a few people tend to give you headaches after a while.

Bottom line from non-techno geek: This TV will make you happy. The more I watch it the happier I get. Right now, I'm a very happy camper. By the way, I could write another 10,000 words on how spectacular sports are on this TV! It's like sitting on the sidelines or right behind 3rd base. OMG!