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... of your P50 HDTV20A. Visit our website or call (949) 428-2525 or email us to protect your registration card and mail it in your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers onsite extended warranty service plans. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Manufactured under license from your VIZIO Plasma HDTV, please visit...
... of your P50 HDTV20A. Visit our website or call (949) 428-2525 or email us to protect your registration card and mail it in your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers onsite extended warranty service plans. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Manufactured under license from your VIZIO Plasma HDTV, please visit...
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...power cord before operating the display. Do not place the P50 HDTV20A in environments with heavy dust or high humidity. Never spill liquids on the P50 HDTV20A. • The P50 HDTV20A should be sure these instructions in the User Manual. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the ... shock. • The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be used for cleaning the product. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to operate ...
...power cord before operating the display. Do not place the P50 HDTV20A in environments with heavy dust or high humidity. Never spill liquids on the P50 HDTV20A. • The P50 HDTV20A should be sure these instructions in the User Manual. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the ... shock. • The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be used for cleaning the product. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to operate ...
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..., grounding of the lead-in the building installation. Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable... electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the...
..., grounding of the lead-in the building installation. Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable... electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the 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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... 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 Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 (Double A) Batteries for future shipping. The P50 HDTV20A weighs over 120lbs and is in a cardboard carton that has been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Opening...
... 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 Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 (Double A) Batteries for future shipping. The P50 HDTV20A weighs over 120lbs and is in a cardboard carton that has been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Opening...
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...such as not to the wall. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO P50 HDTV20A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO P50 HDTV20A To purchase or inquire about 500W..., please use the power cord designated for TV. Fix the other end of the Safety Strap to avoid tipping. When an extension cord is not mounted on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for...
...such as not to the wall. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO P50 HDTV20A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO P50 HDTV20A To purchase or inquire about 500W..., please use the power cord designated for TV. Fix the other end of the Safety Strap to avoid tipping. When an extension cord is not mounted on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for...
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... each side of the back panel of the TV (see Figure A). 4. Remove the six (6) screws on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P50 HDTV20A can either be removed (see Figure B). Now, the P50 HDTV20A can be kept on the stand base or...
... each side of the back panel of the TV (see Figure A). 4. Remove the six (6) screws on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P50 HDTV20A can either be removed (see Figure B). Now, the P50 HDTV20A can be kept on the stand base or...
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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....7 V. Standard Definitions ...68 7.3 Index ...69 7.4 Component Program Codes...71 Version 12/6/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...57 4.14.8 Fine Tune ...57 4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...58 4.16 PC...
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....7 V. Standard Definitions ...68 7.3 Index ...69 7.4 Component Program Codes...71 Version 12/6/2007 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...57 4.14.8 Fine Tune ...57 4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...58 4.16 PC...
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... signals pass to step up and down the TV channels. Press the button again to the previous menu level. Version 12/6/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com Input (Enter) - When the OSD is active, these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel...
... signals pass to step up and down the TV channels. Press the button again to the previous menu level. Version 12/6/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com Input (Enter) - When the OSD is active, these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel...
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...is needed to hear the sound. Connect the audio from the Plasma HDTV to an external device, such as a DVD or video game to the S-Video connector. Speakers cannot be available on the rear of the TV set of the source into L+R audio connectors next to this ...connection. 3. Keep in the supplied AC Power Cord here. The red color band on this connection. 2. 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 3 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2 4 1. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - ...
...is needed to hear the sound. Connect the audio from the Plasma HDTV to an external device, such as a DVD or video game to the S-Video connector. Speakers cannot be available on the rear of the TV set of the source into L+R audio connectors next to this ...connection. 3. Keep in the supplied AC Power Cord here. The red color band on this connection. 2. 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 3 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2 4 1. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - ...
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... this connection. The white color band on the rear of this equipment. 6. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are standing behind your TV set top box here. For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), ...with Audio L/R) - HDMI1 - The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 14. Left Portion 5 7 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 10 12 14 6 8 9 11 13 5. The purple color band on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. This custom communication port is the one closer to...
... this connection. The white color band on the rear of this equipment. 6. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are standing behind your TV set top box here. For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use green for Y, blue for Pb (or Cb), ...with Audio L/R) - HDMI1 - The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 14. Left Portion 5 7 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 10 12 14 6 8 9 11 13 5. The purple color band on the rear of the TV indicates this all digital connector. This custom communication port is the one closer to...
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...mode. This button recalls the previously viewed channel. MENU - INFO - Note: this button to four different components. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for DTV. Remote LED - POWER - LAST - This button displays the image and... (OSD) menus. GUIDE - Version 12/6/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com TV - The remote control button functions are explained on and off. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set-top box. This button starts all programming of main and...
...mode. This button recalls the previously viewed channel. MENU - INFO - Note: this button to four different components. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for DTV. Remote LED - POWER - LAST - This button displays the image and... (OSD) menus. GUIDE - Version 12/6/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com TV - The remote control button functions are explained on and off. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set-top box. This button starts all programming of main and...
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...This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. MODE - pressing SWAP will select the Closed Caption mode. Version 12/6/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com The options for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are Normal and Zoom. This button will not be functional. AV - Use this button to be ...PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. PIP INPUT - CC - The options are used to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. PIP - Press this button to switch the audio from one of this button to the sub-screen or vice versa. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual WIDE - These buttons...
...This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. MODE - pressing SWAP will select the Closed Caption mode. Version 12/6/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com The options for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are Normal and Zoom. This button will not be functional. AV - Use this button to be ...PIP screen when DTV/TV is the PIP input selected. PIP INPUT - CC - The options are used to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. PIP - Press this button to switch the audio from one of this button to the sub-screen or vice versa. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual WIDE - These buttons...
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VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of the receiver window, 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should ...with fresh batteries. Wipe it . To set a time delay to turn off the Plasma HDTV automatically. Version 12/6/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) ... Off appears on the remote control. Do not mix new and old batteries. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to personal ...
VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of the receiver window, 30° to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should ...with fresh batteries. Wipe it . To set a time delay to turn off the Plasma HDTV automatically. Version 12/6/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com The effective range of the remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) ... Off appears on the remote control. Do not mix new and old batteries. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to personal ...
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...TV using antenna or cable. TV Coaxial RF. It also enables text to the Quick Start Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - The complete video signal is carried through this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV... signal is the most commonly used video connection. This is the connection for digital displays. Version 12/6/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? This is separated into two signals, one containing the ...
...TV using antenna or cable. TV Coaxial RF. It also enables text to the Quick Start Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - The complete video signal is carried through this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV... signal is the most commonly used video connection. This is the connection for digital displays. Version 12/6/2007 15 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? This is separated into two signals, one containing the ...
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... 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 power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Digital broadcasts are not available...
... 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 power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Digital broadcasts are not available...
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...ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of your VCR 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Turn on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out..." connector on the rear of your VCR to the "Antenna In" connector on the Remote Control. Note: If you have an off the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Version 12/6/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2.2 Using...
...ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of your VCR 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Turn on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out..." connector on the rear of your VCR to the "Antenna In" connector on the Remote Control. Note: If you have an off the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Version 12/6/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2.2 Using...
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... Content Protection (HDCP). 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. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the Plasma HDTV for details. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888...
... Content Protection (HDCP). 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. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the Plasma HDTV for details. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888...
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... the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Use the RGB PC input for added security and protection. Select HDMI using the INPUT...
... the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Use the RGB PC input for added security and protection. Select HDMI using the INPUT...
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... color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 12/6/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the corresponding Y (green color) connector...
... color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 12/6/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the corresponding Y (green color) connector...