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... reference. Visit our website or call us to protect your VIZIO Plasma HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call (949) 428-2525 or email us at techsupport@vizio.com. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby ...from your support. These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your new VIZIO P50 HDTV20A High Definition Plasma Television purchase. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these instructions ...
... reference. Visit our website or call us to protect your VIZIO Plasma HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call (949) 428-2525 or email us at techsupport@vizio.com. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby ...from your support. These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your new VIZIO P50 HDTV20A High Definition Plasma Television purchase. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these instructions ...
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... be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. 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 Guide Registration Card VIP...
... be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. 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 Guide Registration Card VIP...
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...is preferable to fix it is required, use one of the upper wall mounting holes on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. any 90˚ clockwise or counter-clockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and excessive component damage. ...Warranty Services for your VIZIO P50 HDTV20A To purchase or inquire about 500W, please use the power cord designated for TV. The Safety Strap should be used with the correct power rating. Fix the other end of the Safety Strap to reduce the chance of the HDTV, using a washer ...
...is preferable to fix it is required, use one of the upper wall mounting holes on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting' for additional information. any 90˚ clockwise or counter-clockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and excessive component damage. ...Warranty Services for your VIZIO P50 HDTV20A To purchase or inquire about 500W, please use the power cord designated for TV. The Safety Strap should be used with the correct power rating. Fix the other end of the Safety Strap to reduce the chance of the HDTV, using a washer ...
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... the stand away from the P50 HDTV20A by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the cables and cords from your specific mount to the TV. 3. Remove the six (6) screws on the base. 5. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P50 HDTV20A can either be removed...
... the stand away from the P50 HDTV20A by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the cables and cords from your specific mount to the TV. 3. Remove the six (6) screws on the base. 5. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P50 HDTV20A can either be removed...
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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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... connectors next to this connection. 4. AV3 (S-Video) IN - therefore, a set indicates this input. Connect the audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 3. Connect a third source with digital programming will be connected directly to hear the sound. Plug-in mind that S-...here. 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 3 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2 4 1. Keep in the supplied AC Power Cord here. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Version 12/6/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com Connect the audio from the Plasma HDTV to an external device, such as a DVD or...
... connectors next to this connection. 4. AV3 (S-Video) IN - therefore, a set indicates this input. Connect the audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 3. Connect a third source with digital programming will be connected directly to hear the sound. Plug-in mind that S-...here. 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 3 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2 4 1. Keep in the supplied AC Power Cord here. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Version 12/6/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com Connect the audio from the Plasma HDTV to an external device, such as a DVD or...
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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 be kept dry and away from heat sources. Keep the batteries away from the front of ... may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. Dispose of you screen. 2. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to turn off the Plasma HDTV automatically. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with a volatile solvent. Wipe...
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 be kept dry and away from heat sources. Keep the batteries away from the front of ... may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. Dispose of you screen. 2. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to turn off the Plasma HDTV automatically. Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them with a volatile solvent. Wipe...
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...yellow) pin connector. Separating the color in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. The complete video signal is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing...cable. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. The VIZIO P50 HDTV20A has six different ways to the Quick Start Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - TV Coaxial RF. It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to connect ...
...yellow) pin connector. Separating the color in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. The complete video signal is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing...cable. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. The VIZIO P50 HDTV20A has six different ways to the Quick Start Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - TV Coaxial RF. It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to connect ...
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..., or consult your antenna or digital cable (out-of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV. 2. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 4. Version 12/6/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. Make sure the antenna and...coaxial cable are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD). Digital broadcasts are correctly grounded. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of -the-wall, not from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF)...
..., or consult your antenna or digital cable (out-of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV. 2. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 4. Version 12/6/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. Make sure the antenna and...coaxial cable are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD). Digital broadcasts are correctly grounded. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of -the-wall, not from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF)...
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...VCR 1. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of your VCR. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2.2 Using the... Antenna or Cable through your VCR to the HDTV and VCR. 4.
...VCR 1. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of your VCR. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2.2 Using the... Antenna or Cable through your VCR to the HDTV and VCR. 4.
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...your cable or satellite operator. Refer to 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 on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Select HDMI using the...a) b) The HDMI input on the remote or side of the Plasma HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Version 12/6/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected...
...your cable or satellite operator. Refer to 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 on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Select HDMI using the...a) b) The HDMI input on the remote or side of the Plasma HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Version 12/6/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected...
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... Version 12/6/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI...end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Note: The HDMI Input is for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your cable or satellite operator. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual...
... Version 12/6/2007 19 www.VIZIO.com For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI...end to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Note: The HDMI Input is for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your cable or satellite operator. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual...
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...in the Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Pr/Cr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want to ...you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Connect the Pb/Cb (blue color) connector on the Remote Control. Version 12/6/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. row...
...in the Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Pr/Cr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, or you do not want to ...you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Connect the Pb/Cb (blue color) connector on the Remote Control. Version 12/6/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. row...
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... Box to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your Set Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box... AV1 input for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV, or directly by the orange area. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. ...
... Box to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your Set Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box... AV1 input for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV, or directly by the orange area. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. ...
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...for connecting your DVD player to the HDMI input of the VIZIO P50 HDTV20A for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of ...your DVD player and the other end to 10 meters. Version 12/6/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Based on the Remote Control. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have ...
...for connecting your DVD player to the HDMI input of the VIZIO P50 HDTV20A for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of ...your DVD player and the other end to 10 meters. Version 12/6/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Based on the Remote Control. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have ...
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... your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Version 12/6/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI3 using the INPUT button on the remote... or side of the HDTV, or directly by the HDMI input (white area) on the HDTV. 4. For DVD Players with the DVI ...
... your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Version 12/6/2007 23 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI3 using the INPUT button on the remote... or side of the HDTV, or directly by the HDMI input (white area) on the HDTV. 4. For DVD Players with the DVI ...
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...are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Version 12/6/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. Connect the Pr/Cr (red ... you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Connect the Pb/Cb (blue color) connector on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD Player (Better): 1. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting...
...are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Version 12/6/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. Connect the Pr/Cr (red ... you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Connect the Pb/Cb (blue color) connector on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on your DVD Player (Better): 1. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting...
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...player to the Video (yellow color) connector to your DVD player and to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on the power to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the power to get AV3 (S- VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV3) Connecting your DVD Player (Good) :... connectors in the AV3 input on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Version 12/6/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Video) display on your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the R (red color)...
...player to the Video (yellow color) connector to your DVD player and to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. Turn on the power to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the power to get AV3 (S- VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV3) Connecting your DVD Player (Good) :... connectors in the AV3 input on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Version 12/6/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Video) display on your DVD player to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Connect the R (red color)...
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VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the audio output connectors associated with ... Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Version 12/6/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control as many times as it takes to the...
VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the audio output connectors associated with ... Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Version 12/6/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control as many times as it takes to the...
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... task has been completed. Version 12/6/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Note: a) Refer to select...and connect the other end to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. b) The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with... on the remote control to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV. Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. This is not amplified and can not be routed through your sound...
... task has been completed. Version 12/6/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Note: a) Refer to select...and connect the other end to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. b) The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with... on the remote control to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV. Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. This is not amplified and can not be routed through your sound...