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...14/2006 1 www.VIZIOCE.com Thank you will experience many years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO P42 High Definition Television. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO Plasma TV, please visit our website at www.vizioce.com or call toll free at our website www.... HDMI Licensing LLC. For assistance, please call us at [email protected]. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO P42 High Definition Plasma Television purchase. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your P42.
...14/2006 1 www.VIZIOCE.com Thank you will experience many years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO P42 High Definition Television. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO Plasma TV, please visit our website at www.vizioce.com or call toll free at our website www.... HDMI Licensing LLC. For assistance, please call us at [email protected]. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO P42 High Definition Plasma Television purchase. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your P42.
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.... Version 6/14/2006 5 www.VIZIOCE.com Please contact VIZIO for more information on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. The power consumption of the TV is required, use the power cord designated for TV. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; When an extension cord is about...
.... Version 6/14/2006 5 www.VIZIOCE.com Please contact VIZIO for more information on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. The power consumption of the TV is required, use the power cord designated for TV. Avoid installing the TV in landscape orientation; When an extension cord is about...
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... for removing the stand base. Unplug all of your P42HDTV. 2. Figure A 5. Version 6/14/2006 6 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P42HDTV can either be removed (see Figure B). Place the P42HDTV face down on the wall for viewing. Now, the P42HDTV...to prevent any damage to mount the P42HDTV on the base. If you choose to the TV. 3. To remove the stand base 1. Remove the six (6) screws on each side of the back panel of the TV (see Figure A). 4. Please make sure to properly hang the P42HDTV. Gently pull the ...
... for removing the stand base. Unplug all of your P42HDTV. 2. Figure A 5. Version 6/14/2006 6 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P42HDTV can either be removed (see Figure B). Place the P42HDTV face down on the wall for viewing. Now, the P42HDTV...to prevent any damage to mount the P42HDTV on the base. If you choose to the TV. 3. To remove the stand base 1. Remove the six (6) screws on each side of the back panel of the TV (see Figure A). 4. Please make sure to properly hang the P42HDTV. Gently pull the ...
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...Front Panel...9 1.2 Side Panel Controls...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...12 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 15 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...15 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions 15 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 16 2.1 Which Video... ...28 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ...29 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 30 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up...30 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...32 3.3 Adjusting Basic Plasma TV Settings ...32 3.4 DTV Tuner Setup ...33 3.4.1 Parental Controls for DTV...40 3.4.2 DTV Channel Information ...
...Front Panel...9 1.2 Side Panel Controls...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...12 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 15 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...15 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions 15 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 16 2.1 Which Video... ...28 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ...29 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 30 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up...30 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...32 3.3 Adjusting Basic Plasma TV Settings ...32 3.4 DTV Tuner Setup ...33 3.4.1 Parental Controls for DTV...40 3.4.2 DTV Channel Information ...
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... red connectors to an external device, such as a VCR or video game. The yellow color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 8. Connect the audio from the Plasma TV to connect the external audio from the same source. Connect to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red... for Pr (or Cr), white for left to an antenna or cable service for purchase from a computer here. Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. HDMI - Your VIZIO...
... red connectors to an external device, such as a VCR or video game. The yellow color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 8. Connect the audio from the Plasma TV to connect the external audio from the same source. Connect to right, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), red... for Pr (or Cr), white for left to an antenna or cable service for purchase from a computer here. Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. HDMI - Your VIZIO...
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... players that have several options for details. Note: Refer to the HDMI input of the VIZIO P42HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of your DVD player and the other end to the Plasma TV and your DVD Player (Best): 1. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of... the product. Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface ...
... players that have several options for details. Note: Refer to the HDMI input of the VIZIO P42HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of your DVD player and the other end to the Plasma TV and your DVD Player (Best): 1. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of... the product. Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface ...
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... the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the Plasma TV and your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Version 6/14/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com Note: Refer to your DVD... player and connect the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button...
... the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the Plasma TV and your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Version 6/14/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com Note: Refer to your DVD... player and connect the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button...
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... with the Component output on your DVD player to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 5. Refer to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Pr (red color) connector ...on your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to your DVD player and connect the other end to the ...
... with the Component output on your DVD player to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 5. Refer to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Pr (red color) connector ...on your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to your DVD player and connect the other end to the ...
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... player. 5. Select AV3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the rear of 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 power to the audio connectors associated with the AV3 input (brown area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Connect ...
... player. 5. Select AV3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the rear of 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 power to the audio connectors associated with the AV3 input (brown area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Connect ...
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... the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 group (yellow color area - row of connectors nearest to you can connect the DVD player to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. 2.2.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input ...Turn off the power to the AV3 connections coded by the blue area. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Note: a) b) If you can connect the DVD player to the AV2 connections coded by the brown area. Turn ...
... the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 group (yellow color area - row of connectors nearest to you can connect the DVD player to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. 2.2.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input ...Turn off the power to the AV3 connections coded by the blue area. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Note: a) b) If you can connect the DVD player to the AV2 connections coded by the brown area. Turn ...
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...Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV for optimal results. See www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. Select HDMI using the INPUT... HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters or less. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Version 6/14/2006 22 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to your...
...Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV for optimal results. See www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added security and protection. Select HDMI using the INPUT... HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters or less. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Version 6/14/2006 22 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to your...
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... output connectors associated with the DVI output on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. For Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white... area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and...
... output connectors associated with the DVI output on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. For Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white... area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and...
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... connect the other end to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by the blue area. Version 6/14/2006 24 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator.... row of connectors nearest to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Select Component 1 using the Component...
... connect the other end to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by the blue area. Version 6/14/2006 24 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator.... row of connectors nearest to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Select Component 1 using the Component...
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... VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV3 input (brown area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the S-Video jack in the AV3 group (brown area) at the rear of...the Plasma TV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Note: Refer to the Plasma TV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Turn off the power to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 6/14/2006 25 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO ...
... VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the AV3 input (brown area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the S-Video jack in the AV3 group (brown area) at the rear of...the Plasma TV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Note: Refer to the Plasma TV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Turn off the power to your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 6/14/2006 25 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO ...
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... not available in all digital TV broadcasts are using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) There are several options for RF connection to the Plasma TV depending upon whether you are connecting... digital or standard TV, and whether you are High Definition (HD). For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the Plasma TV...
... not available in all digital TV broadcasts are using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) There are several options for RF connection to the Plasma TV depending upon whether you are connecting... digital or standard TV, and whether you are High Definition (HD). For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the Plasma TV...
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... Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR 1. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your...
... Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR 1. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of your...
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... the DTV input. Note: a) b) Refer to your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 4. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp system. Turn off the power to select the corresponding ...OSD) menu. 5. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp user manual to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Version 6/14/2006 28 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Optical Output of the...
... the DTV input. Note: a) b) Refer to your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 4. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp system. Turn off the power to select the corresponding ...OSD) menu. 5. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp user manual to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Version 6/14/2006 28 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Optical Output of the...
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...additional information on the Remote Control. Please refer to the RGB PC input (purple area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Version 6/14/2006 29 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB.... Connect the Audio Out on the power to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Turn on your pc computer timing mode to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. Turn off the power to VESA 1024x768 at an electronics store.
...additional information on the Remote Control. Please refer to the RGB PC input (purple area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Version 6/14/2006 29 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB.... Connect the Audio Out on the power to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Turn on your pc computer timing mode to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. Turn off the power to VESA 1024x768 at an electronics store.
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... pressing the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV or using the Input button on the side of the Plasma TV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. c. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the Plasma TV (see page 6. 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up 1. Turning Power On Once all the ... power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the Plasma TV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control to highlight the TV TUNER SET UP menu. Press the MENU button on the remote control. 4. b. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For ...
... pressing the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV or using the Input button on the side of the Plasma TV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. c. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the Plasma TV (see page 6. 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up 1. Turning Power On Once all the ... power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the Plasma TV, or press the Power ON (Red) button on the remote control to highlight the TV TUNER SET UP menu. Press the MENU button on the remote control. 4. b. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For ...
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...the side of the Plasma TV connections are using the INPUT button on the TV. Note: You should be able to change to switch among the modes. 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. TV Channels To step up... and down through the TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you...
...the side of the Plasma TV connections are using the INPUT button on the TV. Note: You should be able to change to switch among the modes. 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. TV Channels To step up... and down through the TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you...