Vizio lcd screen on tv tells us it's 480psd, we bought this unit thinking it was a 1080 like it states on the box.

There should be a troubleshooting procedure in the manual. Most likely, the TV is set to look for input from an external source. The manual should show where the input selector is, and step you through the process. The number you posted (1080) doesn't appear to be a model number, but rather a video standard, so I can't post a link to the manual, but the vizio site http://www.vizio.com

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Hello there, the probability of 2 Vizio LCD's having the same problem is quite abnormal. The problem is definitely from the cable box as LCD TV's are usually factory tested to ensure that such problems dont exist in the unit. Check the cable box and also check the cables with which the cable decoder is connected to the TV. This is where your problem is from.
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The statement was not complete in the forum , hence I presume the LCD was damaged while it fell to the ground.
The cost of replacing a new LCD to a new set must be reviewed unless you are able to get one swapped from an old one.

You really don't think you set the TV for this, if the TV supports 1080p and the device was 1080 capabilities then the TV will recognize this. If you using a cable box make sure your using the HDMI port on the cable box. I have seen in the past cable companies just using the component ports.

I would hope that you would use a HDMI cable to connect your cable box to your LCD TV - why not display the highest resolution to your screen that you can. HDMI will transmit the 1080P high def signal to your screen. These cables can be found at Wallmart and Target or even Best Buy. Don't need the most expensive and or a 6' length or short will work just fine.
Then use your S-Video cable to connect your VCR/DVD to your LCD TV - This is not a High Def signal - only 480i if that. The P means Progressive or 1080 lines from top to bottom. the I means Interlaced to which means 240 lines once for field one then 240 lines for field two.
You may want to think of a blue ray player to which upconverts your older DVD's to 4x3 High Def resolution.
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It sounds to me that the unit has a faulty inverter board which could be due to an overheated/bulged capacitor. I would send in a claim on it to the factory if it is still under warranty.

Just bought a Vizio 22" 1080 p TV and need to set up a Verizon Fios remote for it. The codes for Vizio for the remote do not work. Can anyone help me with this.

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