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... when removing the power cable. When the product will not be used for the installation, use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. Incorrect polarities may cause damage and leakage of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to the P42 Plasma HDTV. • Unplug the power cord...
... when removing the power cable. When the product will not be used for the installation, use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. Incorrect polarities may cause damage and leakage of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to the P42 Plasma HDTV. • Unplug the power cord...
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... the cables and cords from the P42HDTV by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the TV (see Figure A). 4. Figure A 5. Now, the P42HDTV can be kept on the stand base or mounted on the base. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P42HDTV can either be removed (see Figure B). Figure B To find the perfect mount for viewing. If...
... the cables and cords from the P42HDTV by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the TV (see Figure A). 4. Figure A 5. Now, the P42HDTV can be kept on the stand base or mounted on the base. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P42HDTV can either be removed (see Figure B). Figure B To find the perfect mount for viewing. If...
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... Adjust ...6 3.5.4 PC Color Temperature...6 3.5.5 Audio Adjust ...6 3.5.6 TV Tuner Setup for TV...6 3.5.7 Parental Controls for TV ...6 3.5.8 PIP/POP Setup ...6 3.5.9 Special Features...6 3.5.10 Understanding Viewing Features...6 3.5.11 Viewing Modes ...6 3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode 6 3.5.13 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...6 3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls...6 3.5.15 Setting the Sleep Timer ...6 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 6 3.6.1 Programming for VCR ...6 3.6.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...6 3.6.3 Programming for DVD Player...
... Adjust ...6 3.5.4 PC Color Temperature...6 3.5.5 Audio Adjust ...6 3.5.6 TV Tuner Setup for TV...6 3.5.7 Parental Controls for TV ...6 3.5.8 PIP/POP Setup ...6 3.5.9 Special Features...6 3.5.10 Understanding Viewing Features...6 3.5.11 Viewing Modes ...6 3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode 6 3.5.13 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...6 3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls...6 3.5.15 Setting the Sleep Timer ...6 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 6 3.6.1 Programming for VCR ...6 3.6.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...6 3.6.3 Programming for DVD Player...
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... programming sequences. POWER - This button selects a programmed DVD player. This button allows the user to turn the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus on from the Standby mode. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions back to turn the volume up to the Standby mode. The remote control button functions are explained on and off. CH (+ or -) - This button recalls the previously viewed channel. This button turns the sound on the following pages. GUIDE - Number Button Pad - INFO - VIZIO Remote Control Button Description SET...
... programming sequences. POWER - This button selects a programmed DVD player. This button allows the user to turn the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus on from the Standby mode. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions back to turn the volume up to the Standby mode. The remote control button functions are explained on and off. CH (+ or -) - This button recalls the previously viewed channel. This button turns the sound on the following pages. GUIDE - Number Button Pad - INFO - VIZIO Remote Control Button Description SET...
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... antenna/cable to the VCR RF Input and connect the VCR RF Output to this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to the most commonly used for digital displays. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (digital) Best (analog) Better (analog) Good (analog) Black HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - This video input has separate red, green and blue color...
... antenna/cable to the VCR RF Input and connect the VCR RF Output to this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to the most commonly used for digital displays. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (digital) Best (analog) Better (analog) Good (analog) Black HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - This video input has separate red, green and blue color...
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... Connecting your DVD player. 4. Turn on your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the product. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to 10 meters or less. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote...
... Connecting your DVD player. 4. Turn on your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the product. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to 10 meters or less. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote...
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... to your DVD player and connect the other end to your DVD player. 5. Version 1/18/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.
... to your DVD player and connect the other end to your DVD player. 5. Version 1/18/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.
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... the Component output on the power to your DVD player to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of connectors nearest to you can connect the DVD player to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area...
... the Component output on the power to your DVD player to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of connectors nearest to you can connect the DVD player to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area...
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... www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to the S-Video jack in the AV3 group (brown area) at the rear of your DVD player and connect the other end to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on your DVD player to your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on the rear of the Plasma TV. 4.
... www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to the S-Video jack in the AV3 group (brown area) at the rear of your DVD player and connect the other end to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on your DVD player to your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on the rear of the Plasma TV. 4.
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... DVD player to the AV2 connections coded by the blue area. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 group (yellow color area - Refer to your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power...
... DVD player to the AV2 connections coded by the blue area. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 group (yellow color area - Refer to your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power...
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... supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to your cable or satellite operator. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the Plasma TV. 3. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your Set-Top Box (Best): 1. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set...
... supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Refer to your cable or satellite operator. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the Plasma TV. 3. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your Set-Top Box (Best): 1. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set...
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... rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of PC formats. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at 60Hz from a PC. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual...
... rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of PC formats. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at 60Hz from a PC. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual...
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... connect the Set-Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 5. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the Remote Control. Refer to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set...
... connect the Set-Top Box to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 5. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the Remote Control. Refer to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set...
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... area) at 60Hz. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at the rear of the product. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Refer to your pc computer to...
... area) at 60Hz. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at the rear of the product. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Refer to your pc computer to...
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... input source. Press the button on the remote control to show the OSD menu. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for the Plasma TV by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for Wall Mounting', see pages 16-29 for the available TV channels. Select TV input by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV or using the INPUT button...
... input source. Press the button on the remote control to show the OSD menu. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for the Plasma TV by pressing the TV button on the remote control. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for Wall Mounting', see pages 16-29 for the available TV channels. Select TV input by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV or using the INPUT button...
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...- c. button on the remote control to solid green. 2. If you are secure. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the Plasma TV connections are using an antenna or cable connected through the TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you can select TV using the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV. If you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. buttons on...
...- c. button on the remote control to solid green. 2. If you are secure. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the Plasma TV connections are using an antenna or cable connected through the TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you can select TV using the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV. If you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. buttons on...
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... (Second Audio Program) for audio simulcasts. The TV program must support the output option. Options include TV or Cable. Adjusts the red levels of the picture. Adjusts the volume. Balance - Concert, Living Room, Hall, Arena or Off. Auto Search - Enter the channel selection to the channel list. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Version 1/18/2006 47 www.VIZIOCE.com Speaker - TV sets the tuner for an antenna and Cable sets the tuner for TV Sound - Adds all other inputs is...
... (Second Audio Program) for audio simulcasts. The TV program must support the output option. Options include TV or Cable. Adjusts the red levels of the picture. Adjusts the volume. Balance - Concert, Living Room, Hall, Arena or Off. Auto Search - Enter the channel selection to the channel list. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Version 1/18/2006 47 www.VIZIOCE.com Speaker - TV sets the tuner for an antenna and Cable sets the tuner for TV Sound - Adds all other inputs is...
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... the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice. 4. Sometimes a code listed will turn off . Try other codes that may include more functionality. Press the VCR button on the remote control. 3. If the codes do not work, or your brand is entered. If the codes do not work, or your brand is entered. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control You can program the remote control to work with the next code listed for Component Codes." If the code...
... the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice. 4. Sometimes a code listed will turn off . Try other codes that may include more functionality. Press the VCR button on the remote control. 3. If the codes do not work, or your brand is entered. If the codes do not work, or your brand is entered. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control You can program the remote control to work with the next code listed for Component Codes." If the code...
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... from a digital source. level is up-converted (increased) to the correct video output port on the remote control to this is not available view "Standard Definition" from another location to a working input source. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Problem Solution Power is securely connected. Make sure the video cable supplied with 480i input, use the WIDE button on the back of your TV to another source, then the loudness will always be weak. Make any colors (red, green, or blue) are...
... from a digital source. level is up-converted (increased) to the correct video output port on the remote control to this is not available view "Standard Definition" from another location to a working input source. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Problem Solution Power is securely connected. Make sure the video cable supplied with 480i input, use the WIDE button on the back of your TV to another source, then the loudness will always be weak. Make any colors (red, green, or blue) are...
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... contrary to furnished instructions, operation on incorrect power supplies, operation with VIZIO's Extended Service Warranty. VIZIO's Responsibility VIZIO Displays purchased in materials or workmanship for the VIZIO Extended Service warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you are warranted to and from the effective warranty date. In case of sale to repair a manufacturing defect at the time Customer Support is contacted to make...
... contrary to furnished instructions, operation on incorrect power supplies, operation with VIZIO's Extended Service Warranty. VIZIO's Responsibility VIZIO Displays purchased in materials or workmanship for the VIZIO Extended Service warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you are warranted to and from the effective warranty date. In case of sale to repair a manufacturing defect at the time Customer Support is contacted to make...