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...48 3.5.8 PIP/POP Setup ...48 3.5.9 Special Features...48 3.5.10 Understanding Viewing Features...49 3.5.11 Viewing Modes ...49 3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode 50 3.5.13 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...50 3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls...51 3.5.15 Setting the Sleep ...Timer ...52 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 53 3.6.1 Programming for VCR ...53 3.6.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box......
...48 3.5.8 PIP/POP Setup ...48 3.5.9 Special Features...48 3.5.10 Understanding Viewing Features...49 3.5.11 Viewing Modes ...49 3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode 50 3.5.13 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...50 3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls...51 3.5.15 Setting the Sleep ...Timer ...52 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 53 3.6.1 Programming for VCR ...53 3.6.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box......
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... to be functional. Press this button to switch the audio from the main screen to the sub-screen while in PIP/POP mode for the VIZIO P42. PIP Size - MODE - Version 6/14/2006 14 www.VIZIOCE.com AUDIO - Note: The TV must be visible because they extend beyond ...the edges of the following: small, medium or large. Press this button again the continue playing. Used to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. PIP - Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode, page 48. Note that in PIP/POP mode. Use these buttons to choose the PIP input. FREEZE - Press this...
... to be functional. Press this button to switch the audio from the main screen to the sub-screen while in PIP/POP mode for the VIZIO P42. PIP Size - MODE - Version 6/14/2006 14 www.VIZIOCE.com AUDIO - Note: The TV must be visible because they extend beyond ...the edges of the following: small, medium or large. Press this button again the continue playing. Used to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. PIP - Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode, page 48. Note that in PIP/POP mode. Use these buttons to choose the PIP input. FREEZE - Press this...
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... using antenna or cable. This enhancement over a single cable. This is carried through this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. When used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to this... containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. The video signal is the connection for digital displays. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Separating the color in this connector. This ...
... using antenna or cable. This enhancement over a single cable. This is carried through this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. When used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to this... containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. The video signal is the connection for digital displays. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Separating the color in this connector. This ...
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2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Please refer to the pc or graphic ...) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn on your pc computer timing mode to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. Version 6/14/2006 29 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to VESA...
2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Please refer to the pc or graphic ...) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn on your pc computer timing mode to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. Version 6/14/2006 29 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to VESA...
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.... Version 6/14/2006 31 www.VIZIOCE.com Use the button to Yes or No under Skip Channel setting. 6. f. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to complete. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual d. Using DTV with an Antenna or Cable When connecting to an antenna or cable for the DTV input, you will take... press to start the search. The channel availability through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1024x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for a cable or satellite dish.
.... Version 6/14/2006 31 www.VIZIOCE.com Use the button to Yes or No under Skip Channel setting. 6. f. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to complete. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual d. Using DTV with an Antenna or Cable When connecting to an antenna or cable for the DTV input, you will take... press to start the search. The channel availability through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1024x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for a cable or satellite dish.
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... hold the VOL+ or VOL- buttons on the side of the Plasma TV or remote control once for selecting your programming: a. Fore more information see a picture. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the Plasma TV. Press the WIDE Version 6/14/2006 32 www.VIZIOCE.com...: You should be able to solid green. 2. If you do not, make sure that all of the Plasma TV. button on the remote or the +/- c. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are...
... hold the VOL+ or VOL- buttons on the side of the Plasma TV or remote control once for selecting your programming: a. Fore more information see a picture. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the Plasma TV. Press the WIDE Version 6/14/2006 32 www.VIZIOCE.com...: You should be able to solid green. 2. If you do not, make sure that all of the Plasma TV. button on the remote or the +/- c. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are...
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... area using the or buttons. Select your area will display the DTV TUNER SETUP menu. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual This will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Version 6/14/2006 33 www.VIZIOCE.com If finished, use the EXIT...
... area using the or buttons. Select your area will display the DTV TUNER SETUP menu. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual This will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Version 6/14/2006 33 www.VIZIOCE.com If finished, use the EXIT...
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... the INFO button one more time and this will remain. When you not only get the information header displayed, but the information header will remain. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Press the INFO button and the program summary will remain on the remote, you press the INFO button on the screen... 1/2 or 2/2 (omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC is shown over the picture for a few seconds. 3.4.2 DTV Channel Information When a channel is selected, an information header is available.
... the INFO button one more time and this will remain. When you not only get the information header displayed, but the information header will remain. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Press the INFO button and the program summary will remain on the remote, you press the INFO button on the screen... 1/2 or 2/2 (omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC is shown over the picture for a few seconds. 3.4.2 DTV Channel Information When a channel is selected, an information header is available.
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...through 5 to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. Once the submenu is turned off. 3.5.1 OSD Menu Operations The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, TV Tuner Setup, Parental Controls, PIP Setup and Special Features. Press the OK button on the remote control. The TV will be... Plasma TV, or the or buttons on your selected input source. Use the Volume+ or Volume- Version 6/14/2006 45 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the remote control to select one...
...through 5 to adjust additional options within this menu. 7. Once the submenu is turned off. 3.5.1 OSD Menu Operations The OSD consists of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, TV Tuner Setup, Parental Controls, PIP Setup and Special Features. Press the OK button on the remote control. The TV will be... Plasma TV, or the or buttons on your selected input source. Use the Volume+ or Volume- Version 6/14/2006 45 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the remote control to select one...
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...and size of the image. Adjusts the horizontal position on the image adjustment. Adjusts the vertical position on the image adjustment. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5.2 Picture Adjust Available for the following input source - Brightness - Adjusts the levels of the following options: Off, CC1, CC2, CC3..., CC4, TT1, TT2, TT3 or TT4. 3.5.3 PC Picture Adjust Available for the following input sources - Adjusts to be deep and strong while unsaturated colors are weaker and lighter. Adjusts the black ...
...and size of the image. Adjusts the horizontal position on the image adjustment. Adjusts the vertical position on the image adjustment. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5.2 Picture Adjust Available for the following input source - Brightness - Adjusts the levels of the following options: Off, CC1, CC2, CC3..., CC4, TT1, TT2, TT3 or TT4. 3.5.3 PC Picture Adjust Available for the following input sources - Adjusts to be deep and strong while unsaturated colors are weaker and lighter. Adjusts the black ...
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... option. Deletes the set channel from one of the following; VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Version 6/14/2006 47 www.VIZIOCE.com Color Temp - Adjusts the red levels of the picture. Adjusts the green levels of the picture. Adjusts the blue levels of the picture. 3.5.5 Audio Adjust Volume - Mute - Turns the internal speakers on...
... option. Deletes the set channel from one of the following; VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Version 6/14/2006 47 www.VIZIOCE.com Color Temp - Adjusts the red levels of the picture. Adjusts the green levels of the picture. Adjusts the blue levels of the picture. 3.5.5 Audio Adjust Volume - Mute - Turns the internal speakers on...
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... Understanding Viewing Features, page 49. Image Cleaner - Changes the password used for modifying the parental control settings or watching a program blacked by Picture). Changes the type of the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. The choices are English, Français or Español. Wide ...image ghosts. Access Code Edit - TV Rating - Version 6/14/2006 48 www.VIZIOCE.com Press any key to return to normal operation. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5.7 Parental Controls for movies that will be blocked without typing in PIP mode. Position - For more information, see ...
... Understanding Viewing Features, page 49. Image Cleaner - Changes the password used for modifying the parental control settings or watching a program blacked by Picture). Changes the type of the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. The choices are English, Français or Español. Wide ...image ghosts. Access Code Edit - TV Rating - Version 6/14/2006 48 www.VIZIOCE.com Press any key to return to normal operation. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5.7 Parental Controls for movies that will be blocked without typing in PIP mode. Position - For more information, see ...
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VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5.10 Understanding Viewing Features Your Plasma TV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) mode. You can switch viewing modes using the OSD, see Section 3.5.9 - These movies were originally filmed in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be black bars at ...
VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5.10 Understanding Viewing Features Your Plasma TV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) mode. You can switch viewing modes using the OSD, see Section 3.5.9 - These movies were originally filmed in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be black bars at ...
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..., it cannot support 1080i. 3.5.13 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings PIP Channel The PIP channel is turned on the remote control. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by -Picture (POP) mode. See below for the Sub-Screen it will return the program to small, medium or large. When PIP is...
..., it cannot support 1080i. 3.5.13 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings PIP Channel The PIP channel is turned on the remote control. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by -Picture (POP) mode. See below for the Sub-Screen it will return the program to small, medium or large. When PIP is...
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... etc. There appears to a working input source. Make sure that the input source cable is connected to be weak. fluorescent lights. The picture has abnormal patterns. Make sure that the selected input source is attached securely and correctly to a different input The TV remembers the volume level...any colors (red, green, or blue) are always dark or colored. If you cannot hear sound. You see a distorted picture or You may not display. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Problem Solution Power is securely connected. The display image does not cover the entire screen. Make sure the...
... etc. There appears to a working input source. Make sure that the input source cable is connected to be weak. fluorescent lights. The picture has abnormal patterns. Make sure that the selected input source is attached securely and correctly to a different input The TV remembers the volume level...any colors (red, green, or blue) are always dark or colored. If you cannot hear sound. You see a distorted picture or You may not display. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Problem Solution Power is securely connected. The display image does not cover the entire screen. Make sure the...
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Version 6/14/2006 59 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 5.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 41.65" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.9mm (H) x 0.... Single Scan Technology for Higher Contrast, Reduced Solarisation and Reduced False Contouring, PIP, POP, CC, V-Chip, 3D Comb Filter, Zoom, Freeze, Motion Adaptive DeInterlace, Picture Enhancement, MPEG-2 Decoding via DTV input, NTSC Video decoding via Video (AV, S-Video or Component), Progressive Scan Video via HDMI™**, Component or RGB, HDTV...
Version 6/14/2006 59 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 5.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 41.65" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.9mm (H) x 0.... Single Scan Technology for Higher Contrast, Reduced Solarisation and Reduced False Contouring, PIP, POP, CC, V-Chip, 3D Comb Filter, Zoom, Freeze, Motion Adaptive DeInterlace, Picture Enhancement, MPEG-2 Decoding via DTV input, NTSC Video decoding via Video (AV, S-Video or Component), Progressive Scan Video via HDMI™**, Component or RGB, HDTV...
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...displayed using radio frequency waves to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the lines consecutively (progressively). Progressive Scan: A way to transmit and display pictures and sound. Version 6/14/2006 60 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 5.2 Glossary - Aspect Ratio (16x9): ... display HDTV programming if you 're there, check out the other device for display. High-Definition Television (HDTV): The best quality picture, wide screen (16x9) display with at least 720 progressively scanned lines (720P) or 1080 interlaced lines (1080i) and Dolby digital ...
...displayed using radio frequency waves to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the lines consecutively (progressively). Progressive Scan: A way to transmit and display pictures and sound. Version 6/14/2006 60 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 5.2 Glossary - Aspect Ratio (16x9): ... display HDTV programming if you 're there, check out the other device for display. High-Definition Television (HDTV): The best quality picture, wide screen (16x9) display with at least 720 progressively scanned lines (720P) or 1080 interlaced lines (1080i) and Dolby digital ...
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... Digital Audio Output On or Off, 36 Stepping through TV Channels, 32 Time Zone, 33 Volume, 9, 32, 45, 47, 55 C Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 55 Co-axial RF Connecting for DTV, 26 Connecting for TV, 27 Component Connecting your DVD Player, 19 Connecting your Set-Top Box, 24..., 6 Preparation, 5 Safety Instructions, 2 Wall Mounting, 5, 6, 30 O OSD Activate Parental Controls, 48 Add or Delete Channels for Channel Surfing, 47 Automatic Adjustment of Picture Size and Position with PC Input, 46 Balance Adjustment, 47 Bass Adjustment, 47 Brightness Adjustment, 46, 59 Choosing PIP or POP, 48 Choosing the PIP...
... Digital Audio Output On or Off, 36 Stepping through TV Channels, 32 Time Zone, 33 Volume, 9, 32, 45, 47, 55 C Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 55 Co-axial RF Connecting for DTV, 26 Connecting for TV, 27 Component Connecting your DVD Player, 19 Connecting your Set-Top Box, 24..., 6 Preparation, 5 Safety Instructions, 2 Wall Mounting, 5, 6, 30 O OSD Activate Parental Controls, 48 Add or Delete Channels for Channel Surfing, 47 Automatic Adjustment of Picture Size and Position with PC Input, 46 Balance Adjustment, 47 Bass Adjustment, 47 Brightness Adjustment, 46, 59 Choosing PIP or POP, 48 Choosing the PIP...
