VIZIO XVT473SV 47-inch Class Full Array TruLED LCD HDTV 240 Hz SPS with VIZIO Internet Apps

by Vizio

• TruLEDTM backlighting with Smart Dimming (160 zones)
• VIZIO Internet AppsTM
• Built-in WiFi 802.11n dual-band
• Bluetooth Universal Remote Control
• 240Hz refresh rate

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 28.9 x 3 x 45.2 inches ; 51.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 68 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003GDHI0I
• Item model number: XVT473SV
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (164 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,854 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 23, 2010

Product Description

Amazon.com

VIZIO's XVT473SV 47" TruLED LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps delivers the ultimate HDTV experience. This full array LED HDTV is packed with the latest technology and delivers superior picture quality at a superior price. The immersive virtual high definition sound and premium wireless Internet connectivity with built-in Wi-Fi 802.11n dual-band gives you 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.

Quick and easy 802.11N wireless networking built-in.

Control TV and Internet Apps via remote with QWERTY keypad.

240Hz SPS technology delivers 240 scenes per second for clarity.

TruLED with Smart Dimming achieves a 10,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for deep, true blacks, brighter whites and crisp detail. The 240Hz SPS* Smooth Motion technology provides sharp, blur free images with less judder and the full 1080p renders every image with amazing precision, color and contrast. Take pride 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

Advanced 47-inch picture quality with immersive virtual high definition sound and premium wireless Internet connectivity.
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• 47-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.
• 10,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio giving you deeper blacks and brighter whites.
• 240Hz refresh rate delivers 240 scenes per second, producing enhanced frame rate and delivering sharper clarity of fast action scenes for blur free images.
• 178/178 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 Video on Demand, 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: The display's backlight is due to the fact that LED backlights do not utilize mercury, an environmentally harmful substance.
• Warranty: One year parts and labor, and free lifetime technical support.

Plenty of rear panel connections including 4 HDMI, component, Ethernet and more.
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Connections

• HDMI (with HDCP): 5 (1 side)
• Component: 1
• Composite A/V: 1
• RF: 1
• PC input (RGB): 1
• Ethernet: 1
• SPDIF Digital Optical Output: 1
• Stereo Audio Output: 1
• USB: 3 (on the side)

Dimensions

• TV with stand: 45.22" x 30.63" x 10.62" (WxHxD); 55.18 pounds
• TV without stand: 45.22" x 28.89" x 2.99" (WxHxD); 51.70 pounds
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What's in the Box

VIZIO XVT473SV TruLED LCD HDTV, VIZIO VUR10 remote control (2 AA batteries included), detachable base and thumb screw, power cord, VIZIO cloth, safety strap, user manual, quick setup guide, registration card.

1 HDMI and 3 USB at the side.
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Technical Specifications

• Screen size: 47 inches
• Tuner: ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner
• Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Signal Compatibility: 1080I(HDTV), 720P(HDTV), 480P(EDTV), 480I(SDTV)
• Computer Support: 1920x1080, 1360x768, 800x600, 640x480 via VGA/HDMI
• Display Compatibility: 1080P(FHDTV)
• LED: Direct Type LED Backlight Technology with Smart Dimming - 640 LEDs (80 control Blocks)
• 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): 30,000 hours
• Voltage Range: 100~~240 Vac at 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 189W (AVG), < 1W standby
• Wall mount hole pattern: VESA standard 200mm x 200mm

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VIZIO Internet Apps

This VIZIO HDTV includes the VIZIO Internet Apps feature (VIA), and it comes pre-loaded with Amazon Video on Demand, 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.

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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
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.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

173 of 179 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Revised for 6th time: It's Wonderful!...once you get used to it...Be Patient November 10, 2010

By SippiMom

Be sure to see our UPDATE BELOW on this review:
5 stars when we bought it. (Nov 2010)
1 or 0 stars now, 4 months later. (late March 2011)
4 stars now only because of the updating that causes the screen to go black in the first 3-4 months. (July 2011)
4.8 Stars (Nov 2011 review edit)
5+ stars (Jan 2012 -see revised edit below)

We have been looking for a new TV for quite some time, thinking we would go with a 47" LCD. But then we happened to see some of the new LED TV's which took us on a whole new quest. And this is where we ended up. With the Vizio xvt473sv. The picture is just fabulous. I can't begin to stress that. We are not young folks by any stretch of the imagination. 3D didn't interest us. (It's fun at the theater but I don't want to watch it at home.) But this TV has true LED, with true back-lighting (not just edge lighting) and it's beyond terrific for viewing.

The pictures are sharp and crisp. Like when you're at the eye doctor and he says, "Which is better, A or B?" And B jumps out at you because it is like the best you've ever seen? Well folks, that's this television. Not kidding.

We have only had it for one week so I can't yet comment on the internet apps. Everything else is hooked up now - sorry, we work and only have limited time in the evenings - but so far it all works flawlessly. Our bonanza was discovering that we get HD channels for free because this TV has an integrated quam tuner. I'm no tech geek and I have no idea what that is but that's what the nice cable lady told me. (And because it's so new we've had to make our own list of HD channels because we live in the boonies and our cable folks don't have the list for our area yet.) AM I complaining??? No way!

My one and only criticism of this TV is that when you enter a channel in the bluetooth remote, it takes about 4-5 seconds for the TV to go to that channel. That is annoying. Surely Vizio will be coming out with a fix for this soon. (Are you listening Vizio?)

But I tell you, once you get to the channel, you forget that annoyance because the picture is so incredible. It's like that person in the box is in the room with you. It looks that real. Colors are gorgeous. Bright and vibrant!

The TV doesn't swivel on it's base but given that it's so large, I can't imagine needing it to swivel. Tonight we watched the CMA Awards on a non-HD channel. And the picture was still awesome. I can't wait to watch some college football this weekend.

When we get the internet part up and running, I'll be back with an update on this review. In the meantime, go for it. You won't be sorry. This is the LED-TV to which all others will be compared. Seriously. It is fabulous!!!

2 weeks later: I want to add a few more comments. My DH has downloaded several "apps" and they are easy, intuitive to use. BTW, this is not like a computer screen. VIZIO has it set up to download "apps" to prevent viruses from getting on your nice new TV. And they were really helpful when I called their customer service number to ask some questions before we purchased this TV. We still love it. The picture is just beyond belief. Literally, the detail you can see with it is just amazing.

4 MONTHS LATER: We are having problems with the TV just shutting off in the middle of a show. Literally. We'll be watching a show and then zap, black screen. This has been ongoing for the last 3 months. We've called customer support, gone through the reboot process, time and time again. By the time we get the picture back up, the show is over and we've missed it. Now get this: Vizio tells me that this is a KNOWN PROBLEM on this TV model. They say the TV is recalculating for optimal performance. That's a joke. THEY KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THEY DON'T HAVE A FIX FOR IT. NO FIX. AND YET THEY ARE STILL SELLING THE TV????

It's a huge disappointment. The picture is gorgeous. Everything I said above is true about the TV's features and viewing. It's wonderful - when it works. We spent a lot of money on this TV only to be stuck with a lemon? And absolutely awful customer service policies at VIZIO. Oh their reps are nice but they can't do a thing.

MAY 29, 2011 UPDATE: In the last 2 months the TV has not "blacked out" anymore. Maybe Vizio stopped sending the computer chip updates that caused the blackouts? (maybe they read my review?)...at any rate this particular "blackout" problem has ceased...for now. That said, I will continue the updates here so readers will know. Honestly, we still love the picture on this TV - the picture is bright, crisp, and clear. The TV doesn't suck energy. The apps are easy to use. So time will tell how this unfolds.

July 2, 2011 UPDATE: To be fair, since March 2011, the TV has not blacked out anymore. And honestly we haven't had any more problems with it. So if you are willing to be patient and get through the first few months knowing that it may occasionally "black out", it's a fabulous TV for the money. One thing to know, when it does black out, just let it be. The Vizio sign below will blink. Wait until it's done. I think that's when it's doing the update thing. It might take a min or two for it to finish blinking. The screen will be black during this time. Then the TV will shut off by itself. (The Vizio sign will stop blinking.) Now you can turn it back on and all should be okay. If you fiddle with it while it's blinking, you may have to call Vizio customer support and have them walk you through the re-booting process. Good luck - I hope this has been helpful.

Nov 2011 - Update:
Just wanted to let folks know that we have NOT had anymore problems with this TV blacking out (updating). I think it did it one time maybe back in late Sept but I knew what was going on - it only takes about 30 seconds - and when it was finished all was well and functioning as before.

The picture on this tv is truly remarkable...especially if you have HD. I mean if you are watching football, it's like being down on the field with the cameraman, in High Def. No regrets getting this one anymore.

January 2012 - Last Update:
Still not having any problems with this TV. However, we do understand the updating part now a little better. When it is connected to your wireless (as ours is) there are occasional updates just as you get with your apps on your phone or whatever. That's what is happening when the screen goes black and the "VIZIO" label blinks. The difference is that you can control when you update your phone. This updating process seems to be random according to whenever Vizio sends out the updates.

That said, we continue to NOT have any problems with this TV and everyone who comes in marvels at the truly excellent picture. In HD it is spectacular. I mean if you are watching a football game in HD, you'd think you were down on the field standing next to the players. The picture is that good.

We have numerous apps on our TV now. Amazon prime, YouTube, Netflix, Yahoo, the list goes on. In short, I'm not going to do anymore updates now. We would buy this TV again now that we fully "understand" it. :) Good luck all!
Happy Holidays!

54 of 56 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best deal out there for true LED September 3, 2010

By City of oaks

Amazon Verified Purchase

Was worth the wait! Nice deep blacks and bright whites for a super clear picture. Rich colors, but most impressed by the life like motion. 240hz makes a difference. I really wanted true LED back lit because the edge lit versions from the other brands at the same price appeared a little washed out. To get the same quality on a more well known brand like sony or samsung you'll need to spend about $600 more. Internet apps are cool, but not sure how much I'll use
them since my panasonic blu-ray has this too and seems to handle video more smoothly from the web.
I pre-ordered for $1399. All in all a great deal for high end non-3D LED tv.

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great TV with some drawbacks November 8, 2010

By Vinh Tran

Amazon Verified Purchase

If you're sitting within a -30 degree to +30 degree angle perpendicular to the TV, it is amazing. The picture is clear, the contrast is great, and this is where LED performs best. Even though the tech specs say this TV has a viewing angle of -178 to +178 degrees, it doesn't say that the image would be consistent throughout. Straight on, it looks perfect; but from an angle, the blacks become brighter and turn grayish. At a wide angle, the color remains the same, but blacks do not. Also, straight on you have a matte screen; at an angle, it turns into a glossy screen. I find this very strange, and have not experienced this anywhere else. I've also noticed if you have white text on black background, viewing from a wide angle will create a "halo" effect around the text; of course, moving to the center will eliminate this halo. I don't know if this is a side effect of LED backlit screens, but I just find these to be slightly annoying. It really doesn't deter me much, and not noticeable to most viewers. I can live with it because it performs better in other areas. Avatar on Blu-ray looks incredible on this TV. 240hz make it looks more surreal than real-life, so I turn that down a bit.

The in-menu interface is not as pretty or fluid as other counterparts, but it works good enough. The remote with slide-out keyboard is pretty useful if you use a lot of internet apps. I use Netflix and Pandora the most, but Twitter and Facebook are also available, as well as many more in the future... I'm still waiting on Hulu to release an app. The remote also connects via Bluetooth, so it does not need a line of sight, and can be operated up to 30 feet away (very useful to changing to the next song on Netflix if listening from another room). I don't use the built-in speakers; I connect to my audio system so I can't comment on that. The tuner is a bit slow, but I use over-the-air antenna so that may be why.

It's still a great buy compared to the higher end models. A few drawbacks doesn't make me regret my purchase because of the other features that I take advantage of.