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...your registration card and mail it in your new VIZIO P50 HDTV20A High Definition Plasma Television purchase. For assistance, please call us at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). We hope you register your VIZIO P50 HDTV20A either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in . To purchase or ...inquire about accessories and installation services for your new VIZIO P50 HDTV20A. Visit our website or call (949) 428-2525 or email us to protect your VIZIO Plasma HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO....
...your registration card and mail it in your new VIZIO P50 HDTV20A High Definition Plasma Television purchase. For assistance, please call us at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). We hope you register your VIZIO P50 HDTV20A either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in . To purchase or ...inquire about accessories and installation services for your new VIZIO P50 HDTV20A. Visit our website or call (949) 428-2525 or email us to protect your VIZIO Plasma HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO....
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... in the back and bottom of at least 3 feet should be used for moving the P50 HDTV20A from being damaged, the following rules should be replaced when using dropped or damaged appliances. Version 12/6/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS...
... in the back and bottom of at least 3 feet should be used for moving the P50 HDTV20A from being damaged, the following rules should be replaced when using dropped or damaged appliances. Version 12/6/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS...
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... screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an ... the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Lightning Protection For added protection of time, unplug...
... screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an ... the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Lightning Protection For added protection of time, unplug...
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... Control Warranty Card and Repair Information Version 12/6/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com The P50 HDTV20A weighs over 120lbs and is in a cardboard carton that has been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. Package Contents VIZIO P50 HDTV20A VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics Power Cord Safety Strap VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup...
... Control Warranty Card and Repair Information Version 12/6/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com The P50 HDTV20A weighs over 120lbs and is in a cardboard carton that has been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. Package Contents VIZIO P50 HDTV20A VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics Power Cord Safety Strap VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup...
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... offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO P50 HDTV20A To purchase or inquire about 500W, please use one of the upper wall mounting holes on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting' for TV. The TV should be defeated. Please contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 888...
... offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO P50 HDTV20A To purchase or inquire about 500W, please use one of the upper wall mounting holes on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting' for TV. The TV should be defeated. Please contact VIZIO for more information on these services at 888...
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...the stand base or mounted on the base. 5. Now, the P50 HDTV20A can firm securely to properly hang the P50 HDTV20A. If you choose to the TV. 3. Unplug all of the cables and cords from the P50 HDTV20A by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back ... screws on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base. Version 12/6/2007 6 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P50 HDTV20A can either be removed (see Figure B). Gently pull the stand away from your specific mount to a mount (...
...the stand base or mounted on the base. 5. Now, the P50 HDTV20A can firm securely to properly hang the P50 HDTV20A. If you choose to the TV. 3. Unplug all of the cables and cords from the P50 HDTV20A by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back ... screws on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base. Version 12/6/2007 6 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P50 HDTV20A can either be removed (see Figure B). Gently pull the stand away from your specific mount to a mount (...
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VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 9 1.1 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 14 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...14 1.4.3 VIZIO...3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up...29 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...34 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...34 3.4 Program Information...35 3.5 Information on HDTV Status ...35 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 36 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...36 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture...
VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 9 1.1 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 14 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...14 1.4.3 VIZIO...3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up...29 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...34 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...34 3.4 Program Information...35 3.5 Information on HDTV Status ...35 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 36 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...36 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture...
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...VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...46 4.5.1 Language...46 4.5.2 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ...46 4.5.3 Sleep Timer ...46 4.5.4 Analog Closed Caption ...47 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption ...47 4.5.6 Digital Closed Caption Style ...47 4.5.7 Image Cleaner ...48 4.5.8 Reset All Settings ...48 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...49 4.6.1 Channel Block ...49 4.6.2 TV Rating...50....6 H. Standard Definitions ...68 7.3 Index ...69 7.4 Component Program Codes...71 Version 12/6/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...57 4.14.7 V. Position ...57 4.14.8 Fine Tune ...57 4.15 PC Input Audio...
...VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...46 4.5.1 Language...46 4.5.2 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ...46 4.5.3 Sleep Timer ...46 4.5.4 Analog Closed Caption ...47 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption ...47 4.5.6 Digital Closed Caption Style ...47 4.5.7 Image Cleaner ...48 4.5.8 Reset All Settings ...48 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...49 4.6.1 Channel Block ...49 4.6.2 TV Rating...50....6 H. Standard Definitions ...68 7.3 Index ...69 7.4 Component Program Codes...71 Version 12/6/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...57 4.14.7 V. Position ...57 4.14.8 Fine Tune ...57 4.15 PC Input Audio...
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VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - Point the remote control directly at this buttons steps through the input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 (S-Video), Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2 and HDMI3. Switch the P50 HDTV20A on , yellow when powered off . If a submenu is active, these...
VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - Point the remote control directly at this buttons steps through the input sources in the following sequence: TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 (S-Video), Component1, Component2, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2 and HDMI3. Switch the P50 HDTV20A on , yellow when powered off . If a submenu is active, these...
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...The red color band on this connection. 2. AV3 (S-Video) IN - Keep in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 3 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2 4 1. The white color band on the rear of audio cables is selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with s-video output, such as... audio connectors next to hear the sound. Plug-in mind that S-Video connections are only images signals; Connect the audio from the Plasma HDTV to here. AC IN - Connect the audio output of the TV indicates this input. Version 12/6/2007 10 www...
...The red color band on this connection. 2. AV3 (S-Video) IN - Keep in the supplied AC Power Cord here. 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 3 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2 4 1. The white color band on the rear of audio cables is selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with s-video output, such as... audio connectors next to hear the sound. Plug-in mind that S-Video connections are only images signals; Connect the audio from the Plasma HDTV to here. AC IN - Connect the audio output of the TV indicates this input. Version 12/6/2007 10 www...
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...The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. RGB PC - the audio requires a 1/8" stereo plug connector at the end going into this equipment. 6. Version 12/6/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com HDMI1 - Left Portion 5 7 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 10 12 14 6 8 9 11 ...13 5. Connect the video and audio from the same source. This row of the TV indicates this connection; AV1 IN - Connect to right, ...
...The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. RGB PC - the audio requires a 1/8" stereo plug connector at the end going into this equipment. 6. Version 12/6/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com HDMI1 - Left Portion 5 7 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 10 12 14 6 8 9 11 ...13 5. Connect the video and audio from the same source. This row of the TV indicates this connection; AV1 IN - Connect to right, ...
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...LAST - This button turns the sound on the following pages. INFO - This button displays program information. Version 12/6/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com This button selects a programmed VCR CABLE - DVD - This button selects a programmed DVD player. These buttons change the channels up... button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - SET - This button allows the user to operate the Vizio TV sets. These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). MENU - VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for DTV.
...LAST - This button turns the sound on the following pages. INFO - This button displays program information. Version 12/6/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com This button selects a programmed VCR CABLE - DVD - This button selects a programmed DVD player. These buttons change the channels up... button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - SET - This button allows the user to operate the Vizio TV sets. These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). MENU - VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for DTV.
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...Repeated pressing of this button with switch between AV1, AV2 and AV3 inputs. FREEZE - SLEEP - COMPONENT - Press this button to select TV. ZOOM (- Press this button to switch the audio from the main screen to change the picture mode from one of the picture will select...CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. and +) - The options for this button again the continue playing. Note: The TV must be in PIP/POP mode; PIP SIZE - Version 12/6/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual WIDE - PIP INPUT - This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC.
...Repeated pressing of this button with switch between AV1, AV2 and AV3 inputs. FREEZE - SLEEP - COMPONENT - Press this button to select TV. ZOOM (- Press this button to switch the audio from the main screen to change the picture mode from one of the picture will select...CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. and +) - The options for this button again the continue playing. Note: The TV must be in PIP/POP mode; PIP SIZE - Version 12/6/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual WIDE - PIP INPUT - This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC.
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...subject the remote control to select the time you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the remote control. Version 12/6/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of you screen. 2. Keep the batteries away from heat sources. The Sleep Timer appears in the center of ...mix new and old batteries. To set a time delay to transmit the commands. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to turn off the Plasma HDTV automatically. Press the SLEEP button on the batteries with a volatile solvent.
...subject the remote control to select the time you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the remote control. Version 12/6/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of you screen. 2. Keep the batteries away from heat sources. The Sleep Timer appears in the center of ...mix new and old batteries. To set a time delay to transmit the commands. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to turn off the Plasma HDTV automatically. Press the SLEEP button on the batteries with a volatile solvent.
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...Component - It also enables text to the Quick Start Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The video signal is ...the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Composite (AV1/AV2) - Version 12/6/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com When used video connection. This video input has... DTV Coaxial RF. The video signal is most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on ...
...Component - It also enables text to the Quick Start Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The video signal is ...the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Composite (AV1/AV2) - Version 12/6/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com When used video connection. This video input has... DTV Coaxial RF. The video signal is most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on ...
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VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off the power to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable (out-of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Refer to the HDTV.... 2. Digital broadcasts are High Definition (HD). For Professional antenna installation contact us at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-...
VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off the power to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable (out-of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Refer to the HDTV.... 2. Digital broadcasts are High Definition (HD). For Professional antenna installation contact us at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-...
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... of your VCR. Version 12/6/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Turn off -air antenna or... cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector ...
... of your VCR. Version 12/6/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Turn off -air antenna or... cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector ...
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...details. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Version 12/6/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is... 10 meters. Turn off the power to the HDMI input of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma HDTV...
...details. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Version 12/6/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is... 10 meters. Turn off the power to the HDMI input of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma HDTV...
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... output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for HD...
... output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for HD...
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VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr /Cr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV...Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 12/6/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red ...
VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr /Cr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV...Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 12/6/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red ...
