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... services for future reference. These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO P42 High Definition Plasma Television purchase. For peace of mind and to purchase a plan. A H P Purchase Date Version 1/18/2006 1 www.VIZIOCE.com...vinc.com. Thank you for your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your VIZIO Plasma TV, please visit our website at www.vizioce.com or call 714-668-0588 or email us to protect your investment beyond the...
... services for future reference. These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO P42 High Definition Plasma Television purchase. For peace of mind and to purchase a plan. A H P Purchase Date Version 1/18/2006 1 www.VIZIOCE.com...vinc.com. Thank you for your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your VIZIO Plasma TV, please visit our website at www.vizioce.com or call 714-668-0588 or email us to protect your investment beyond the...
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... for your VIZIO P42 HDTV To purchase or inquire about 380W, please use one with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to avoid tipping. Version 1/18/2006 5 www.VIZIOCE.com The TV should be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall ...Mounting' for additional information. For proper ventilation, you would like to mount your VIZIO HDTV. Please contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 888-VIZIOCE...
... for your VIZIO P42 HDTV To purchase or inquire about 380W, please use one with high humidity, dust or smoke so as not to avoid tipping. Version 1/18/2006 5 www.VIZIOCE.com The TV should be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall ...Mounting' for additional information. For proper ventilation, you would like to mount your VIZIO HDTV. Please contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 888-VIZIOCE...
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Gently pull the stand away from your specific mount to the TV. 3. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P42HDTV can fir securely to mount the P42HDTV on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base. Remove the six (6) screws ... mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Please make sure to read the instructions of the TV (see Figure A). 4. Unplug all of the cables and cords from the P42HDTV by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of ...
Gently pull the stand away from your specific mount to the TV. 3. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P42HDTV can fir securely to mount the P42HDTV on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base. Remove the six (6) screws ... mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Please make sure to read the instructions of the TV (see Figure A). 4. Unplug all of the cables and cords from the P42HDTV by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of ...
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VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 6 1.1 Front Panel...6 1.2 Side Panel Controls...6 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...6 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...6 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 6 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...6 1.4.3 VIZIO.../Amp ...6 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ...6 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 6 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up...6 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...6 3.3 Adjusting Basic Plasma TV Settings ...6 3.4 DTV Tuner Setup ...6 3.4.1 Parental Controls for DTV...6 3.4.2 DTV Channel Information ...6 ...
VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 6 1.1 Front Panel...6 1.2 Side Panel Controls...6 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...6 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...6 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 6 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...6 1.4.3 VIZIO.../Amp ...6 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ...6 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 6 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up...6 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...6 3.3 Adjusting Basic Plasma TV Settings ...6 3.4 DTV Tuner Setup ...6 3.4.1 Parental Controls for DTV...6 3.4.2 DTV Channel Information ...6 ...
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...inputs. The green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. Connect the primary source for standard NTSC TV. 14. AV2 In - Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the Plasma TV to an external device, such as a home theatre system... white for left to connect the external audio from the same source. Right Portion 5 6 7 8 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 10 12 13 9 11 14 5. SERVICE - The purple color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 10. COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - The blue color band on...
...inputs. The green color band on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. Connect the primary source for standard NTSC TV. 14. AV2 In - Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the Plasma TV to an external device, such as a home theatre system... white for left to connect the external audio from the same source. Right Portion 5 6 7 8 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 10 12 13 9 11 14 5. SERVICE - The purple color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 10. COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - The blue color band on...
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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 your DVD player. 4. Connecting your P42HDTV - Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the Plasma TV and DVD player...1. Turn on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the VIZIO P42HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the product. HDMI, ...
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 your DVD player. 4. Connecting your P42HDTV - Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the Plasma TV and DVD player...1. Turn on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the VIZIO P42HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side of the product. HDMI, ...
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... connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear 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. Version 1/18/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com Note: Refer ...to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. For DVD Players with the DVI output on your DVD player and ...
... connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear 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. Version 1/18/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com Note: Refer ...to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. For DVD Players with the DVI output on your DVD player and ...
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... connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 6. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the Remote Control. Connect...for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by the blue area. row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green...
... connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 6. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the Remote Control. Connect...for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by the blue area. row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green...
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...your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 5. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD ...the AV3 group (brown area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the Remote Control. Note... the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 4. Version 1/18/2006 20 www.VIZIOCE.com Select AV3 using the INPUT button on your...
...your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 5. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD ...the AV3 group (brown area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the Remote Control. Note... the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 4. Version 1/18/2006 20 www.VIZIOCE.com Select AV3 using the INPUT button on your...
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... input connectors in the AV1 group (yellow color area - Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD Player. 5. row of connectors nearest to you can connect the DVD player to the AV3 connections coded by the brown area. Turn on... the DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Select AV1 using the AV1 input for another component, you are already using the INPUT button on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. If you can connect the DVD player to...
... input connectors in the AV1 group (yellow color area - Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD Player. 5. row of connectors nearest to you can connect the DVD player to the AV3 connections coded by the brown area. Turn on... the DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Select AV1 using the AV1 input for another component, you are already using the INPUT button on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. If you can connect the DVD player to...
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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, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of ...the other end to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Refer to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.3 Connecting...
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, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of ...the other end to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Refer to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.3 Connecting...
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... Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Use the RGB PC input for HD Video and will... audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: The HDMI Input is for a greater selection of the Plasma TV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the...
... Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Use the RGB PC input for HD Video and will... audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: The HDMI Input is for a greater selection of the Plasma TV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the...
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...the Component 1 group (green color area - Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by the blue area. row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color ...connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 6. 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 Component 1 group (green color area - Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by the blue area. row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color ...connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 6. 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...
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... with the S-Video output on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the S-Video jack in the AV3 group (brown area) at the ... area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the Plasma TV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Version 1/18/2006 25 www.VIZIOCE.com Select AV3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your VCR...
... with the S-Video output on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the S-Video jack in the AV3 group (brown area) at the ... area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the Plasma TV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Version 1/18/2006 25 www.VIZIOCE.com Select AV3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your VCR...
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... Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Version 1/18/2006 26 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) There are several options for RF connection to the Plasma TV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. Refer to the program guides, or consult your... antenna or digital cable to the Plasma TV. 2. Make sure the antenna is correctly grounded. For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the Plasma TV depending upon whether you are connecting ...
... Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Version 1/18/2006 26 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) There are several options for RF connection to the Plasma TV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. Refer to the program guides, or consult your... antenna or digital cable to the Plasma TV. 2. Make sure the antenna is correctly grounded. For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the Plasma TV depending upon whether you are connecting ...
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... side of the Plasma TV 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Version 1/18/2006 27 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and VCR. 2. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV. 4. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual...
... side of the Plasma TV 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Version 1/18/2006 27 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and VCR. 2. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV. 4. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual...
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... to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. Press the on the remote control to the ANALOG OUT (gray area) audio connectors at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to select SPEAKERS. 7. Press the... on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV input. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1.
... to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. Press the on the remote control to the ANALOG OUT (gray area) audio connectors at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to select SPEAKERS. 7. Press the... on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV input. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1.
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... Remote Control. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Please refer to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 5. Turn off the power to VESA 1024x768 at an electronics store. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side... of the product. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Audio Out on how to set your pc computer to the RGB PC input (purple area) at the rear of...
... Remote Control. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Please refer to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 5. Turn off the power to VESA 1024x768 at an electronics store. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side... of the product. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Audio Out on how to set your pc computer to the RGB PC input (purple area) at the rear of...
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...press the Power ON (Red) button on the side of the Plasma TV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control twice to highlight the TV TUNER SET UP menu. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing... Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting', see pages 16-29 for detailed steps) 3. Press the button on the remote...
...press the Power ON (Red) button on the side of the Plasma TV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control twice to highlight the TV TUNER SET UP menu. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing... Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting', see pages 16-29 for detailed steps) 3. Press the button on the remote...
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... on the remote or on the side of the Plasma TV. If you are secure and you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. d. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you can select TV using the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV. c. If you are 4 options for the next or previous...
... on the remote or on the side of the Plasma TV. If you are secure and you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. d. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you can select TV using the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV. c. If you are 4 options for the next or previous...