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... 2.5 - Connecting Coaxial (RF)...21 2.5.1 - Using the Antenna through Your VCR 21 2.6 - Getting Started ...25 3.1 - Adjusting Basic Plasma TV Settings 26 3.4 - OSD Menus and Options ...28 3.4.3 - Using the Parental Controls ...32 3.4.4 - Setting a Password ...33 3.5 - Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 34 3.5.2 - Searching for Component Codes 36 3.5.3 - Reassigning Component Buttons 36 3.5.4 - Changing Volume Lock ...36...
... 2.5 - Connecting Coaxial (RF)...21 2.5.1 - Using the Antenna through Your VCR 21 2.6 - Getting Started ...25 3.1 - Adjusting Basic Plasma TV Settings 26 3.4 - OSD Menus and Options ...28 3.4.3 - Using the Parental Controls ...32 3.4.4 - Setting a Password ...33 3.5 - Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 34 3.5.2 - Searching for Component Codes 36 3.5.3 - Reassigning Component Buttons 36 3.5.4 - Changing Volume Lock ...36...
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... of the phosphor will be degraded to Section 3.4.2.7, page 31 for a prolonged period of the total TV viewing in that it be installed on protective padding. • When opening the carton, check that ... additional information. • Avoid installing the product in another carton. • The weight of the Plasma Display is installed with high humidity dust or smoke, so as black bars, stock tickers, video games...2005 3 www.vizioce.com Opening the Package • The VIZIO P42 is packaged in good condition and that the product is NOT COVERED by mixing your viewing patterns.
... of the phosphor will be degraded to Section 3.4.2.7, page 31 for a prolonged period of the total TV viewing in that it be installed on protective padding. • When opening the carton, check that ... additional information. • Avoid installing the product in another carton. • The weight of the Plasma Display is installed with high humidity dust or smoke, so as black bars, stock tickers, video games...2005 3 www.vizioce.com Opening the Package • The VIZIO P42 is packaged in good condition and that the product is NOT COVERED by mixing your viewing patterns.
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...of the product. If repair is exposed to ground the appliance safely. If water penetrates into the slot on the P42 Plasma TV. • The P42 Plasma TV should be replaced when using dropped or damaged appliances. Do not try to 85% non-condensing www.vizioce.com If ...8226; Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Continuous use in any heat source, i.e. o Liquid sprays or any of the P42 Plasma TV and to protect it from overheating, be operated only from being damaged, the following safety instructions before connecting other hazards. t2i/n2g1/e20n0v5ironment: ...
...of the product. If repair is exposed to ground the appliance safely. If water penetrates into the slot on the P42 Plasma TV. • The P42 Plasma TV should be replaced when using dropped or damaged appliances. Do not try to 85% non-condensing www.vizioce.com If ...8226; Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Continuous use in any heat source, i.e. o Liquid sprays or any of the P42 Plasma TV and to protect it from overheating, be operated only from being damaged, the following safety instructions before connecting other hazards. t2i/n2g1/e20n0v5ironment: ...
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... External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to grounding electrodes, and requirements of time, unplug the Plasma TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with... of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to the Plasma TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is left unattended or unused for long periods of the grounding electrode.
... External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to grounding electrodes, and requirements of time, unplug the Plasma TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with... of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to the Plasma TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is left unattended or unused for long periods of the grounding electrode.
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Version - 2/21/2005 6 www.vizioce.com 1.7 - Package Contents VIZIO P42 Plasma TV VIZIO Universal Remote Control 42 mm Stand-Off Screws for the Bottom of the TV - 2 QTY 55 mm Stand-Off Screws for future shipping needs. Note: Your product may also include various other accessories depending on region of the TV - 2 QTY Power Cord RCA Cable This User Guide IMPORTANT: Save the original box and all the packing material for the Top of purchase.
Version - 2/21/2005 6 www.vizioce.com 1.7 - Package Contents VIZIO P42 Plasma TV VIZIO Universal Remote Control 42 mm Stand-Off Screws for the Bottom of the TV - 2 QTY 55 mm Stand-Off Screws for future shipping needs. Note: Your product may also include various other accessories depending on region of the TV - 2 QTY Power Cord RCA Cable This User Guide IMPORTANT: Save the original box and all the packing material for the Top of purchase.
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...again to increase or decrease the speaker volume. Channel d/c - Input - Lights green when powered on by pressing the button once. Switch the TV on . Repeated pressing of the remote signals to the remote signal. Front Panel Controls Volume ◄/► - These buttons are used to turn ...the TV off. This is active, these buttons function as select controls in sequence. Power LED - Power - Once you will return to increase or...
...again to increase or decrease the speaker volume. Channel d/c - Input - Lights green when powered on by pressing the button once. Switch the TV on . Repeated pressing of the remote signals to the remote signal. Front Panel Controls Volume ◄/► - These buttons are used to turn ...the TV off. This is active, these buttons function as select controls in sequence. Power LED - Power - Once you will return to increase or...
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...audio from the S-Video or composite video source such as a DVD player or set -top box. 10. Connect the external audio from the Plasma to external video device such as VCR, DVD and video games. 5. Connect the external video devices with component output, such as a DVD .... Audio Out, Left and Right (L/R) - Connect an external subwoofer to Plasma. 15. S-Video1 - Connect one end of the power cord here and connect the other end of the power cord to the antenna, satellite or cable service 2. 1.9 - RF (TV Input) - Connect to a wall socket. 20. Component (YPbPr) Input -...
...audio from the S-Video or composite video source such as a DVD player or set -top box. 10. Connect the external audio from the Plasma to external video device such as VCR, DVD and video games. 5. Connect the external video devices with component output, such as a DVD .... Audio Out, Left and Right (L/R) - Connect an external subwoofer to Plasma. 15. S-Video1 - Connect one end of the power cord here and connect the other end of the power cord to the antenna, satellite or cable service 2. 1.9 - RF (TV Input) - Connect to a wall socket. 20. Component (YPbPr) Input -...
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... select the OSD menu pages in TV mode. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or selects a programmed satellite TV set-top box. 6. This button selects a programmed VCR. 7. Pre-programmed for the VIZIO P42 Plasma TV. 8. This button turns the sound... on -screen display (OSD) menus. 17. These buttons change the channels up or down . 15. WIDE/GUIDE - TV - Number Button Pad - This button changes the input source. 14...
... select the OSD menu pages in TV mode. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or selects a programmed satellite TV set-top box. 6. This button selects a programmed VCR. 7. Pre-programmed for the VIZIO P42 Plasma TV. 8. This button turns the sound... on -screen display (OSD) menus. 17. These buttons change the channels up or down . 15. WIDE/GUIDE - TV - Number Button Pad - This button changes the input source. 14...
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... the component is activated with the remote control. Used to select the channels within the PIP. 29. PIP - User can adjust the sleep timer in TV mode. 26. VGA - Play/SVid1 - Version - 2/21/2005 11 www.vizioce.com This button plays the CD, DVD or VCR when the component .../YCbCr - Additionally, this key to select closed caption options. 34. Record/AV2 - This button functions as a VCR Record when the component is for the VIZIO P42 Plasma TV. Use this button will resume automatically after one minute. 31. Swap - Use this key to zoom the image in the...
... the component is activated with the remote control. Used to select the channels within the PIP. 29. PIP - User can adjust the sleep timer in TV mode. 26. VGA - Play/SVid1 - Version - 2/21/2005 11 www.vizioce.com This button plays the CD, DVD or VCR when the component .../YCbCr - Additionally, this key to select closed caption options. 34. Record/AV2 - This button functions as a VCR Record when the component is for the VIZIO P42 Plasma TV. Use this button will resume automatically after one minute. 31. Swap - Use this key to zoom the image in the...
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... Description Quality OK Coaxial RF. If you have an antenna, this single pin connector. It also enables text to the Plasma TV. The other inputs are converted from V, Inc. The VIZIO P42 Plasma TV has five different ways to connect your antenna/cable to the VCR RF Input and connect the VCR RF Output to... the color in one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. All of the superior picture provided by the Plasma TV.
... Description Quality OK Coaxial RF. If you have an antenna, this single pin connector. It also enables text to the Plasma TV. The other inputs are converted from V, Inc. The VIZIO P42 Plasma TV has five different ways to connect your antenna/cable to the VCR RF Input and connect the VCR RF Output to... the color in one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. All of the superior picture provided by the Plasma TV.
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...display quality, use a DVI cable from V, Inc., should be connected to the DVI In connection in the rear of the Plasma TV. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and your home theater configuration, you . 2.2.1 - HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for ... D2 DVI Enabled DVD Player from V, Inc. Note: a) b) The DVI input on the front of your new P42 Plasma TV - Note: a) Use TMDS signals conforming to the DVI input in the rear of the VIZIO P42 Plasma TV. DVI, Component, S-Video, and Composite inputs. The TMDS input is a single link input.
...display quality, use a DVI cable from V, Inc., should be connected to the DVI In connection in the rear of the Plasma TV. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and your home theater configuration, you . 2.2.1 - HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for ... D2 DVI Enabled DVD Player from V, Inc. Note: a) b) The DVI input on the front of your new P42 Plasma TV - Note: a) Use TMDS signals conforming to the DVI input in the rear of the VIZIO P42 Plasma TV. DVI, Component, S-Video, and Composite inputs. The TMDS input is a single link input.
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...your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component Video/Audio In connections (green band) in the rear of your Plasma TV. 6. Turn off the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component Video/Audio In connections (green band) in the... rear of your Plasma TV. 4. Turn on the rear of your Plasma TV. 5. Using Component Video Installation: 1. Note: a) b) Refer to your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you ...
...your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component Video/Audio In connections (green band) in the rear of your Plasma TV. 6. Turn off the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component Video/Audio In connections (green band) in the... rear of your Plasma TV. 4. Turn on the rear of your Plasma TV. 5. Using Component Video Installation: 1. Note: a) b) Refer to your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you ...
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... user manual for the DVD player, you are already using the INPUT button on the rear of the Plasma TV. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the front of your Plasma TV. 3. Using S-Video Installation: 1. Refer to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio input ...connectors in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the Video/Audio IN group of your Plasma TV. 4. Connect the S-Video jack on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Version - 2/21/2005 17 www.vizioce.com Turn off the power to the...
... user manual for the DVD player, you are already using the INPUT button on the rear of the Plasma TV. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the front of your Plasma TV. 3. Using S-Video Installation: 1. Refer to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio input ...connectors in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the Video/Audio IN group of your Plasma TV. 4. Connect the S-Video jack on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Version - 2/21/2005 17 www.vizioce.com Turn off the power to the...
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...in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the rear of the product. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the front of the Plasma TV. Version - 2/21/2005 18 www.vizioce.com Select Video1 using the Video1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the ...Video1 input for more information about the video output requirements of your Plasma TV. 3. 2.2.4 - Turn off the power to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the ...
...in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the rear of the product. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the front of the Plasma TV. Version - 2/21/2005 18 www.vizioce.com Select Video1 using the Video1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the ...Video1 input for more information about the video output requirements of your Plasma TV. 3. 2.2.4 - Turn off the power to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the ...
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... for connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the DVI input of the product or consult your new P42 Plasma TV: Component, DVI and RGB inputs. Refer to the Plasma TV and your Plasma TV. 4. Select DVI using the INPUT button on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the DVI input in the... home theater configuration, you can be connected to your satellite or cable operator. Note: a) b) Use TMDS signals conforming to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. 2.3 - Based on your Plasma TV. 3. Version - 2/21/2005 19 www.vizioce.com Using Digital Video HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is a single link input....
... for connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the DVI input of the product or consult your new P42 Plasma TV: Component, DVI and RGB inputs. Refer to the Plasma TV and your Plasma TV. 4. Select DVI using the INPUT button on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the DVI input in the... home theater configuration, you can be connected to your satellite or cable operator. Note: a) b) Use TMDS signals conforming to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. 2.3 - Based on your Plasma TV. 3. Version - 2/21/2005 19 www.vizioce.com Using Digital Video HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is a single link input....
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... Video Installation: 1. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: Refer to the DVI HDTV/RGB PC Audio In on the power to the Plasma TV and your Plasma TV. 4. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of... input connectors in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the rear of your satellite or cable operator. 2.4 - Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and VCR or video camera. 5. Select S-Video1 using the INPUT button on your VCR or video camera to the S-Video jack in the Video/Audio...
... Video Installation: 1. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: Refer to the DVI HDTV/RGB PC Audio In on the power to the Plasma TV and your Plasma TV. 4. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of... input connectors in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the rear of your satellite or cable operator. 2.4 - Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and VCR or video camera. 5. Select S-Video1 using the INPUT button on your VCR or video camera to the S-Video jack in the Video/Audio...
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...Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable box to the Plasma TV and VCR. 4. Turn on your VCR. Version - 2/21/2005 21 www.vizioce.com Turn off the power to the Plasma TV. 2. Turn on the rear of the Plasma TV. 5. Note: a) b) If you . 2.5.1 - Select TV1 using the ...VCR Installation: 1. See page 30 for connecting your antenna or cable to your new P42 Plasma TV directly to the Plasma TV 4. Using the Antenna through your VCR. Turn off -air antenna or TV cable to the RF connector on the front of your VCR. Connecting Coaxial (RF) There...
...Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable box to the Plasma TV and VCR. 4. Turn on your VCR. Version - 2/21/2005 21 www.vizioce.com Turn off the power to the Plasma TV. 2. Turn on the rear of the Plasma TV. 5. Note: a) b) If you . 2.5.1 - Select TV1 using the ...VCR Installation: 1. See page 30 for connecting your antenna or cable to your new P42 Plasma TV directly to the Plasma TV 4. Using the Antenna through your VCR. Turn off -air antenna or TV cable to the RF connector on the front of your VCR. Connecting Coaxial (RF) There...
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... the subwoofer connector on the remote control until Subwoofer is highlighted and press the SELECT button to the SUBWOOFER connection in the rear of your Plasma TV. 3. Press the f on the rear of your speaker to select this Sub Menu. 7. Press the d on the remote control until AUDIO is... rear of your speakers to activate the on the remote control to change from Subwoofer from Off to the Plasma TV and external speakers. 2. Press the MENU button on the power to the Plasma TV and speakers. 5. 2.6 - Turn on the remote control to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio ...
... the subwoofer connector on the remote control until Subwoofer is highlighted and press the SELECT button to the SUBWOOFER connection in the rear of your Plasma TV. 3. Press the f on the rear of your speaker to select this Sub Menu. 7. Press the d on the remote control until AUDIO is... rear of your speakers to activate the on the remote control to change from Subwoofer from Off to the Plasma TV and external speakers. 2. Press the MENU button on the power to the Plasma TV and speakers. 5. 2.6 - Turn on the remote control to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio ...
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... external receiver or amplifier. 2.7 - Connecting an External Receiver or Amplifier You can use the Volume buttons on the front of your Plasma TV once to highlight AUDIO and press the ENTER button to activate the on-screen display (OSD). 5. Press the SELECT button on the...or amplifier. 2. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on /off the power to your Plasma TV. Your Plasma TV is highlighted and press the f on the rear of your Plasma TV. 3. Installation: 1. Turn on the power to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio output connectors in...
... external receiver or amplifier. 2.7 - Connecting an External Receiver or Amplifier You can use the Volume buttons on the front of your Plasma TV once to highlight AUDIO and press the ENTER button to activate the on-screen display (OSD). 5. Press the SELECT button on the...or amplifier. 2. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on /off the power to your Plasma TV. Your Plasma TV is highlighted and press the f on the rear of your Plasma TV. 3. Installation: 1. Turn on the power to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio output connectors in...
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2.8 - Connect the Audio Out on your computer to the DVI HDTV/RBG PC Audio In at the rear of the Plasma TV. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the power to your computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of your computer. 5. ... Turn off the power to the RGB input in the rear of the product. Note: Refer to the Plasma TV and your Plasma TV. 3. Connecting a Computer Installation: 1. Turn on the front of your computer and the other end to the Plasma TV and Computer. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-sub RGB cable to the RGB output of your...
2.8 - Connect the Audio Out on your computer to the DVI HDTV/RBG PC Audio In at the rear of the Plasma TV. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the power to your computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of your computer. 5. ... Turn off the power to the RGB input in the rear of the product. Note: Refer to the Plasma TV and your Plasma TV. 3. Connecting a Computer Installation: 1. Turn on the front of your computer and the other end to the Plasma TV and Computer. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-sub RGB cable to the RGB output of your...