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... Remote Control...9 1.10.1 - Connecting Your DVD Player...15 2.2.1 - Using S-Video ...17 2.2.4 - Using RGB Video ...20 2.4 - Connecting External Amplified Speakers 22 2.7 - Turning your Plasma TV On and Off 25 3.2 - Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 34 3.5.2 - Reassigning Component Buttons 36 3.5.4 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting 37 4.1 - Compliance ...39 4.5 - Opening the Package...3 1.4 - Front Panel Controls ...7 1.9 - Using Component...
... Remote Control...9 1.10.1 - Connecting Your DVD Player...15 2.2.1 - Using S-Video ...17 2.2.4 - Using RGB Video ...20 2.4 - Connecting External Amplified Speakers 22 2.7 - Turning your Plasma TV On and Off 25 3.2 - Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 34 3.5.2 - Reassigning Component Buttons 36 3.5.4 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting 37 4.1 - Compliance ...39 4.5 - Opening the Package...3 1.4 - Front Panel Controls ...7 1.9 - Using Component...
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.... Do not show the same stationary image for proper ventilation. Opening the Package • The VIZIO P42 is packaged in a carton together with the screen in good condition and that it is ... in "image sticking" (see below for HDTV, significantly higher than 15% of the total TV viewing in any one with the glass facing downwards unless it is on the front of the... more than a typical television. Space should be degraded to avoid tipping. Image Sticking The Plasma monitor illuminates phosphors to shorten the service life of the phosphor will be installed on a surface...
.... Do not show the same stationary image for proper ventilation. Opening the Package • The VIZIO P42 is packaged in a carton together with the screen in good condition and that it is ... in "image sticking" (see below for HDTV, significantly higher than 15% of the total TV viewing in any one with the glass facing downwards unless it is on the front of the... more than a typical television. Space should be degraded to avoid tipping. Image Sticking The Plasma monitor illuminates phosphors to shorten the service life of the phosphor will be installed on a surface...
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..., use of low temperature to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage. • Do not place the P42 Plasma TV on the P42 Plasma TV cabinet. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Pulling the power cable itself may function abnormally. t2i... Important Safety Guidelines This product is provided. • Never push any way. Read the following safety instructions before cleaning the P42 Plasma TV. Keep these openings are unplugged before connecting other than the specified one may cause fire or electric shock. • Do not touch...
..., use of low temperature to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage. • Do not place the P42 Plasma TV on the P42 Plasma TV cabinet. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Pulling the power cable itself may function abnormally. t2i... Important Safety Guidelines This product is provided. • Never push any way. Read the following safety instructions before cleaning the P42 Plasma TV. Keep these openings are unplugged before connecting other than the specified one may cause fire or electric shock. • Do not touch...
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...Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is electrically grounded to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the Plasma TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Version - 2/21/2005 5 www.vizioce.com Television Antenna ...Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the Plasma TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the...
...Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is electrically grounded to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the Plasma TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Version - 2/21/2005 5 www.vizioce.com Television Antenna ...Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the Plasma TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the...
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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. 1.7 - Version - 2/21/2005 6 www.vizioce.com 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. 1.7 - Version - 2/21/2005 6 www.vizioce.com 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.
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.... This is active, these buttons function as select controls in the OSD menus. Power LED - Switch the TV on . Front Panel Controls Volume ◄/► - Remote Control Sensor - These buttons are used to the remote signal. While the OSD is active, these buttons ...
.... This is active, these buttons function as select controls in the OSD menus. Power LED - Switch the TV on . Front Panel Controls Volume ◄/► - Remote Control Sensor - These buttons are used to the remote signal. While the OSD is active, these buttons ...
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...Left (R/L) - Speaker Jacks - DVI HDTV In - Connect one end of the power cord here and connect the other end of the power cord to Plasma. 15. S-Video1 - Connect the composite video (yellow) to external video device such as VCR, DVD and video games. 6. Connect speakers to a ... Connect an external subwoofer to the antenna, satellite or cable service 2. RGB PC In - Turn the AC In power on/off. RF (TV Input) - RS232 - Connect to Plasma. 14. Connect the composite video to an external amplifier. 8. Component (YCbCr) Input - AC In - Connect the external audio from the ...
...Left (R/L) - Speaker Jacks - DVI HDTV In - Connect one end of the power cord here and connect the other end of the power cord to Plasma. 15. S-Video1 - Connect the composite video (yellow) to external video device such as VCR, DVD and video games. 6. Connect speakers to a ... Connect an external subwoofer to the antenna, satellite or cable service 2. RGB PC In - Turn the AC In power on/off. RF (TV Input) - RS232 - Connect to Plasma. 14. Connect the composite video to an external amplifier. 8. Component (YCbCr) Input - AC In - Connect the external audio from the ...
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1.10.1 - 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 turn the Plasma Display On from Standby mode. CH (+ or -) - dcfe - Number Button...
1.10.1 - 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 turn the Plasma Display On from Standby mode. CH (+ or -) - dcfe - Number Button...
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... will select the DVI component in TV mode. 23. Additionally, this button will select the AV1 component in the TV mode. 33. Press this button will select the YPbPr component in TV mode. 25. MTS - This function is for the VIZIO P42 Plasma TV. This button selects a programmed VGA... display. 36. Note: The remote control layout is available in TV mode. 21. Additionally, this key to activate the picture...
... will select the DVI component in TV mode. 23. Additionally, this button will select the AV1 component in the TV mode. 33. Press this button will select the YPbPr component in TV mode. 25. MTS - This function is for the VIZIO P42 Plasma TV. This button selects a programmed VGA... display. 36. Note: The remote control layout is available in TV mode. 21. Additionally, this key to activate the picture...
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Chapter 2 - The VIZIO P42 Plasma TV has five different ways to connect your antenna/cable to the VCR RF... and the video in color. Separating the color in this single pin connector. It also enables text to the Plasma TV. Version - 2/21/2005 14 www.vizioce.com All of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players ...and HDTV formats. Movies are digitally encoded on DVD's and so by the Plasma TV. This is the most advanced for digital displays. Good Better Best S-Video. This enhancement over S-Video takes advantage...
Chapter 2 - The VIZIO P42 Plasma TV has five different ways to connect your antenna/cable to the VCR RF... and the video in color. Separating the color in this single pin connector. It also enables text to the Plasma TV. Version - 2/21/2005 14 www.vizioce.com All of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players ...and HDTV formats. Movies are digitally encoded on DVD's and so by the Plasma TV. This is the most advanced for digital displays. Good Better Best S-Video. This enhancement over S-Video takes advantage...
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...a) Use TMDS signals conforming to the DVI input of the VIZIO P42 Plasma TV. Installation: 1. Version - 2/21/2005 15 www.vizioce.com... from V, Inc., should be connected to DVI standards. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and your new P42 Plasma TV - Connect the Audio on your Plasma TV. 4. Note: a) b) The DVI input on the front of your home theater configuration... which option is a single link input. Connect a DVI-D cable to the DVI output of your Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Content Protection (HDCP). Select DVI using the INPUT button on your DVD player and the...
...a) Use TMDS signals conforming to the DVI input of the VIZIO P42 Plasma TV. Installation: 1. Version - 2/21/2005 15 www.vizioce.com... from V, Inc., should be connected to DVI standards. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and your new P42 Plasma TV - Connect the Audio on your Plasma TV. 4. Note: a) b) The DVI input on the front of your home theater configuration... which option is a single link input. Connect a DVI-D cable to the DVI output of your Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Content Protection (HDCP). Select DVI using the INPUT button on your DVD player and the...
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... corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component Video/Audio In connections (green band) in the Component Video/Audio IN group of your Plasma TV. 3. Turn on the rear of your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component Video/Audio In connections (green... for another component, or you can connect the DVD player to use the YPbPr input for more information about the video output requirements of your Plasma TV. 5. Version - 2/21/2005 16 www.vizioce.com Using Component Video Installation: 1. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio ...
... corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component Video/Audio In connections (green band) in the Component Video/Audio IN group of your Plasma TV. 3. Turn on the rear of your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component Video/Audio In connections (green... for another component, or you can connect the DVD player to use the YPbPr input for more information about the video output requirements of your Plasma TV. 5. Version - 2/21/2005 16 www.vizioce.com Using Component Video Installation: 1. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio ...
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... DVD player. 5. Turn on the rear of your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Version - 2/21/2005 17 www.vizioce.com Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the power ...to your DVD player to the S-Video1 jack 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 front of the product. Using S-Video Installation: 1. 2.2.3 - Select S-Video1 using the S-Video1 input for another component, ...
... DVD player. 5. Turn on the rear of your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Version - 2/21/2005 17 www.vizioce.com Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the power ...to your DVD player to the S-Video1 jack 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 front of the product. Using S-Video Installation: 1. 2.2.3 - Select S-Video1 using the S-Video1 input for another component, ...
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... Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the rear of your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of your Plasma TV. 3. Refer to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in... color) connector on the rear of the Plasma TV. Turn on the front of your DVD player to your Plasma TV. 4. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 5. Using Composite Video ...
... Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the rear of your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of your Plasma TV. 3. Refer to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in... color) connector on the rear of the Plasma TV. Turn on the front of your DVD player to your Plasma TV. 4. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 5. Using Composite Video ...
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...between the video source and the digital display for connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the DVI input of the product or consult your Plasma TV. 3. The TMDS input is 10 meters or less. that have several options for added security and protection. Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box... with the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standard can decide which option is the right one for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 2.3 - Using Digital Video HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is a single link input. Select DVI using the INPUT button on your HDTV Set-Top...
...between the video source and the digital display for connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the DVI input of the product or consult your Plasma TV. 3. The TMDS input is 10 meters or less. that have several options for added security and protection. Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box... with the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standard can decide which option is the right one for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 2.3 - Using Digital Video HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is a single link input. Select DVI using the INPUT button on your HDTV Set-Top...
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... power to the S-Video2 in the rear of your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of your Plasma TV. 3. Note: a) If you are already using the S-Video1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the S-Video1 input ... in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the rear of the Plasma TV. Connect the S-Video jack on the power to the Plasma TV and your Plasma TV. 4. Select S-Video1 using the INPUT button on the power to the Plasma TV and VCR or video camera. 5. Turn on the front of your satellite or...
... power to the S-Video2 in the rear of your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of your Plasma TV. 3. Note: a) If you are already using the S-Video1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the S-Video1 input ... in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the rear of the Plasma TV. Connect the S-Video jack on the power to the Plasma TV and your Plasma TV. 4. Select S-Video1 using the INPUT button on the power to the Plasma TV and VCR or video camera. 5. Turn on the front of your satellite or...
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...2005 21 www.vizioce.com See page 30 for connecting your antenna or cable to your new P42 Plasma TV directly to the RF connector on your Plasma TV. 3. Select Channel 3 or 4 to the Plasma TV 4. Based on the rear of your home theater configuration, you have an off-air antenna or...your VCR. Select TV1 using the INPUT button on the rear of the Plasma TV. 5. Using the Antenna through your Plasma TV. 3. Note: a) b) If you can decide which option is correctly grounded. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR. 2.5 - ...
...2005 21 www.vizioce.com See page 30 for connecting your antenna or cable to your new P42 Plasma TV directly to the RF connector on your Plasma TV. 3. Select Channel 3 or 4 to the Plasma TV 4. Based on the rear of your home theater configuration, you have an off-air antenna or...your VCR. Select TV1 using the INPUT button on the rear of the Plasma TV. 5. Using the Antenna through your Plasma TV. 3. Note: a) b) If you can decide which option is correctly grounded. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your VCR. 2.5 - ...
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... color) and L (white color) audio output connectors in the AUDIO OUT connections in the rear of your Plasma TV. 4. Turn on the remote control until Subwoofer is highlighted and press the SELECT button to the Plasma TV and speakers. 5. Press the f on the power to select this Sub Menu. 7. Press the d on ...Installation: 1. Connect the subwoofer connector on the remote control to change from Subwoofer from Off to the SUBWOOFER connection in the rear of your Plasma TV. 3. Press the MENU button on the remote control to activate the on the rear of your speakers to the...
... color) and L (white color) audio output connectors in the AUDIO OUT connections in the rear of your Plasma TV. 4. Turn on the remote control until Subwoofer is highlighted and press the SELECT button to the Plasma TV and speakers. 5. Press the f on the power to select this Sub Menu. 7. Press the d on ...Installation: 1. Connect the subwoofer connector on the remote control to change from Subwoofer from Off to the SUBWOOFER connection in the rear of your Plasma TV. 3. Press the MENU button on the remote control to activate the on the rear of your speakers to the...
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... 2. Press the f on the remote control or the Volume fbutton on the rear of your Plasma TV once to highlight AUDIO and press the ENTER button to the Plasma TV and receiver or amplifier. 4. Your Plasma TV is highlighted and press the f on the remote control to change from Fix to the connected ... to Variable so that can use the Volume buttons on the power to select this Sub Menu. 6. 2.7 - Turn on the front of your Plasma TV. Press the d on the remote control until LINE OUT is equipped with an external speaker switch that you can automatically send a remote turn-on ...
... 2. Press the f on the remote control or the Volume fbutton on the rear of your Plasma TV once to highlight AUDIO and press the ENTER button to the Plasma TV and receiver or amplifier. 4. Your Plasma TV is highlighted and press the f on the remote control to change from Fix to the connected ... to Variable so that can use the Volume buttons on the power to select this Sub Menu. 6. 2.7 - Turn on the front of your Plasma TV. Press the d on the remote control until LINE OUT is equipped with an external speaker switch that you can automatically send a remote turn-on ...
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Connect the Audio Out on your computer to the RGB input in the rear of your Plasma TV. 3. Version - 2/21/2005 24 www.vizioce.com Connect a 15-pin D-sub RGB cable to the RGB output of your computer and the other end to ...the DVI HDTV/RBG PC Audio In at the rear of your Plasma TV. 4. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and your computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. Turn on the front of the product. Select RGB using the INPUT button on...
Connect the Audio Out on your computer to the RGB input in the rear of your Plasma TV. 3. Version - 2/21/2005 24 www.vizioce.com Connect a 15-pin D-sub RGB cable to the RGB output of your computer and the other end to ...the DVI HDTV/RBG PC Audio In at the rear of your Plasma TV. 4. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and your computer user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. Turn on the front of the product. Select RGB using the INPUT button on...
