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... lightning. If repair is required, please contact your dealer immediately. o The Display is exposed to rain or other components to the P42 Plasma HDTV. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning the P42 Plasma HDTV. Temperature: 40˚F ~ 95˚F, Humidity: 10% ~ 90% non-condensing, Altitude: 0 ~ 6500ft (0 ...into the product, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer or local power company. • The power cable must be used for moving the product. If you to high voltages, the risk of electric shock, and other hazards. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS...
... lightning. If repair is required, please contact your dealer immediately. o The Display is exposed to rain or other components to the P42 Plasma HDTV. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning the P42 Plasma HDTV. Temperature: 40˚F ~ 95˚F, Humidity: 10% ~ 90% non-condensing, Altitude: 0 ~ 6500ft (0 ...into the product, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer or local power company. • The power cable must be used for moving the product. If you to high voltages, the risk of electric shock, and other hazards. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS...
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...grounding electrodes, and requirements of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is electrically grounded to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system... is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Version 1/18/2006 3 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42...
...grounding electrodes, and requirements of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is electrically grounded to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system... is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Version 1/18/2006 3 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42...
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...the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. Package Contents VIZIO P42 HDTV VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services ...Brochure Version 1/18/2006 4 www.VIZIOCE.com Now you have opened the carton check that the P42 HDTV is in polyfoam and a ...
...the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. Package Contents VIZIO P42 HDTV VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services ...Brochure Version 1/18/2006 4 www.VIZIOCE.com Now you have opened the carton check that the P42 HDTV is in polyfoam and a ...
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... in landscape orientation; VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO P42 HDTV are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO P42 HDTV To purchase or inquire about 380W, please use one with the correct power rating. When an...
... in landscape orientation; VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO P42 HDTV are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO P42 HDTV To purchase or inquire about 380W, please use one with the correct power rating. When an...
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... Lights green when powered on by pressing the button once. If a submenu is the window through which all of this button will display the current input mode. While the OSD is not active, pressing this window for the best response to the previous menu level. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual ...Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - Point the remote control directly at this button will return to the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel ...
... Lights green when powered on by pressing the button once. If a submenu is the window through which all of this button will display the current input mode. While the OSD is not active, pressing this window for the best response to the previous menu level. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual ...Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - Point the remote control directly at this button will return to the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel ...
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... 6 7 8 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 10 12 13 9 11 14 5. From left to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for right audio inputs. From left to the L+R AUDIO here. Audio Out - TV - Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and ... Audio L/R) - Connect the primary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here. Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. Connect the primary source for composite video devices, such as a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. The green color band on...
... 6 7 8 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 10 12 13 9 11 14 5. From left to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left audio and red for right audio inputs. From left to the L+R AUDIO here. Audio Out - TV - Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and ... Audio L/R) - Connect the primary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here. Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. Connect the primary source for composite video devices, such as a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. The green color band on...
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VIZIO Remote Control Button Description SET - POWER - This button has been pre-programmed to select the codes to select ... (+ or -) - This button displays the image and system information display. This button works to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on the following pages. VCR - These buttons turn the On-Screen Display (OSD... - Remote LED - This button is used to control up or down . VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER ...
VIZIO Remote Control Button Description SET - POWER - This button has been pre-programmed to select the codes to select ... (+ or -) - This button displays the image and system information display. This button works to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on the following pages. VCR - These buttons turn the On-Screen Display (OSD... - Remote LED - This button is used to control up or down . VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER ...
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... using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your DVD player. 4. 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 VIZIO P42HDTV for optimal results. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. 2.2.1 ...
... using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your DVD player. 4. 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 VIZIO P42HDTV for optimal results. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. 2.2.1 ...
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Turn on the power to your DVD player. 5. For DVD Players with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Note: Refer to the Plasma ... the DVI end to your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Version 1/18/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing...
Turn on the power to your DVD player. 5. For DVD Players with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Note: Refer to the Plasma ... the DVI end to your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Version 1/18/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing...
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... cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Refer to your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green... to you can connect the DVD player to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 7. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, ...
... cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Refer to your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green... to you can connect the DVD player to the Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 7. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, ...
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... the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the S-Video jack on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Version 1/18/2006 20 www.VIZIOCE.com Note: Refer to your DVD ... Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated...
... the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the S-Video jack on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Version 1/18/2006 20 www.VIZIOCE.com Note: Refer to your DVD ... Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated...
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...side of the product. Refer to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your DVD player to the AV2 connections coded by the brown area. Turn on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio ...connectors on the power to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV1 group...
...side of the product. Refer to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to your DVD player to the AV2 connections coded by the brown area. Turn on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio ...connectors on the power to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV1 group...
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... or side of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters or less. Connecting your HDTV Set...-4623) for optimal results. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Refer to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn off the power to your Set-Top Box (Best): 1. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for more information about the video output...
... or side of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters or less. Connecting your HDTV Set...-4623) for optimal results. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Refer to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn off the power to your Set-Top Box (Best): 1. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for more information about the video output...
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... Plasma TV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at 60Hz from a PC. Version 1/18/2006 23 www.VIZIOCE.com Use the RGB PC input for HD... will only support 640x480 at the rear of PC formats. For Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.
... Plasma TV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at 60Hz from a PC. Version 1/18/2006 23 www.VIZIOCE.com Use the RGB PC input for HD... will only support 640x480 at the rear of PC formats. For Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.
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... connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn off the power to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set... can connect the Set-Top Box to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 6. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top...
... connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn off the power to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set... can connect the Set-Top Box to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 6. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top...
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... 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. 5. Version 1/18/2006 25 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Select AV3 using the INPUT button on 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. 5. Version 1/18/2006 25 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Select AV3 using the INPUT button on the...
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... antenna or digital cable to the DTV connector at www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Turn on the remote or side...the Plasma TV depending upon whether you are connecting digital or standard TV, and whether you are using the INPUT button on the power to the Plasma TV. 2. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) There are several options for RF connection to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Connect the...
... antenna or digital cable to the DTV connector at www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Turn on the remote or side...the Plasma TV depending upon whether you are connecting digital or standard TV, and whether you are using the INPUT button on the power to the Plasma TV. 2. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) There are several options for RF connection to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Connect the...
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VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button...directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. 2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV. 2. Turn on the rear of the Plasma TV 3. Version 1/18/2006 27 www.VIZIOCE.com Connect the...the rear of your VCR to the "Antenna In" connector on the power to the Plasma TV. 4. Turn off the power to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the power to the Plasma TV and VCR. 4. Turn on the rear of your...
VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button...directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. 2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV. 2. Turn on the rear of the Plasma TV 3. Version 1/18/2006 27 www.VIZIOCE.com Connect the...the rear of your VCR to the "Antenna In" connector on the power to the Plasma TV. 4. Turn off the power to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the power to the Plasma TV and VCR. 4. Turn on the rear of your...
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Turn on the remote control to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Press the on the power to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. Note: a) b) Refer to your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical ... to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV input. Version 1/18/2006 28 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If...
Turn on the remote control to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Press the on the power to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. Note: a) b) Refer to your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical ... to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV input. Version 1/18/2006 28 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If...
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... the timing mode. Refer to your pc computer and the other end to VESA 1024x768 at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 5. Version 1/18/2006 29 www.VIZIOCE.com Connect the Audio Out on the Remote Control. Please refer to... RGB PC input (purple area) at 60Hz. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the power to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.
... the timing mode. Refer to your pc computer and the other end to VESA 1024x768 at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 5. Version 1/18/2006 29 www.VIZIOCE.com Connect the Audio Out on the Remote Control. Please refer to... RGB PC input (purple area) at 60Hz. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the power to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.
