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......28 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 29 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 Adjustment...37 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...37 4.2.2 Brightness...37 4.2.3 Contrast ...38 4.2.4 Color ...38...
......28 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 29 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 Adjustment...37 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...37 4.2.2 Brightness...37 4.2.3 Contrast ...38 4.2.4 Color ...38...
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... B Radio Interference Statement...66 Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Information 67 7.1 Specifications ...67 7.2 Glossary - 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... All Settings ...48 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...49 4.6.1 Channel Block ...49 4.6.2 TV Rating...50 4.6.3 Movie Rating...51 4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...52 4.6.5 Change the Password ...52 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment ...53 4.8 HDMI Input Audio ...
... B Radio Interference Statement...66 Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Information 67 7.1 Specifications ...67 7.2 Glossary - 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... All Settings ...48 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...49 4.6.1 Channel Block ...49 4.6.2 TV Rating...50 4.6.3 Movie Rating...51 4.6.4 Blocked Unrated Programming...52 4.6.5 Change the Password ...52 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment ...53 4.8 HDMI Input Audio ...
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... switch between HDMI1, HDMI2 and HDMI3 inputs. This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. PIP INPUT - Note: The TV must be in PIP mode for HD (High Definition 16:9) and RGB PC are Normal, Zoom and Panoramic. . Use this button to change the.... MTS - PIP CH (- AUDIO - CC - Repeated pressing of the picture will select the Closed Caption mode. RGB - These buttons are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. FREEZE - This button cycles through the available screen formats. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual WIDE - HDMI - Press this button to select the channels within...
... switch between HDMI1, HDMI2 and HDMI3 inputs. This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. PIP INPUT - Note: The TV must be in PIP mode for HD (High Definition 16:9) and RGB PC are Normal, Zoom and Panoramic. . Use this button to change the.... MTS - PIP CH (- AUDIO - CC - Repeated pressing of the picture will select the Closed Caption mode. RGB - These buttons are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. FREEZE - This button cycles through the available screen formats. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual WIDE - HDMI - Press this button to select the channels within...
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.... This is the most commonly used video connection. AV3 (S-Video) - This is most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. RGB PC (VGA) - VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? It is the connection for PC input. ...and the other containing the color information. Separating the color in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to connect your video equipment from ATSC ...
.... This is the most commonly used video connection. AV3 (S-Video) - This is most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. RGB PC (VGA) - VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? It is the connection for PC input. ...and the other containing the color information. Separating the color in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to connect your video equipment from ATSC ...
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...a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of your pc computer timing mode to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Connect the Audio Out on how to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 ...at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the product. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A...
...a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through the RGB PC input, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of your pc computer timing mode to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Connect the Audio Out on how to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 ...at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the product. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A...
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... S-Video Cables can only be used is controlled by the Cable Box, VCR, External Tuner or Satellite Receiver. Turn on your TV set for SD (480i) pictures. meaning that the channel to be able to change setting to Normal, and then press the Menu key again to go back ... . Version 12/6/2007 b. c. Make the physical connection or hook up the Menu display. The TV set needs to provider; Use either or button to change programs or channels; VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual connectors or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White connectors (if applicable). c. this is the one which has...
... S-Video Cables can only be used is controlled by the Cable Box, VCR, External Tuner or Satellite Receiver. Turn on your TV set for SD (480i) pictures. meaning that the channel to be able to change setting to Normal, and then press the Menu key again to go back ... . Version 12/6/2007 b. c. Make the physical connection or hook up the Menu display. The TV set needs to provider; Use either or button to change programs or channels; VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual connectors or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White connectors (if applicable). c. this is the one which has...
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...pressing either or button choose the proper Time Zone of your TV watching!! using either or button to change the Picture Mode option to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of the input signal which is now ready to.... Press EXIT key to exit the on screen display Menu. The next screen will bring up the Picture menu again. Press either or button scroll across to ensure that the correct program times are shown when...showing the little satellite dish or antenna . Version 12/6/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com f. Enjoy your area. d. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual e.
...pressing either or button choose the proper Time Zone of your TV watching!! using either or button to change the Picture Mode option to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of the input signal which is now ready to.... Press EXIT key to exit the on screen display Menu. The next screen will bring up the Picture menu again. Press either or button scroll across to ensure that the correct program times are shown when...showing the little satellite dish or antenna . Version 12/6/2007 33 www.VIZIO.com f. Enjoy your area. d. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual e.
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... on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the Plasma HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. TV Channels To step up and down through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select...CH+ or CH- Fore more information see a picture. Note: Channel up or down will not work if you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. Understanding Viewing Modes, on the remote control to change the channel. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program 1. When using an antenna or cable ...
... on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the Plasma HDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. TV Channels To step up and down through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select...CH+ or CH- Fore more information see a picture. Note: Channel up or down will not work if you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. Understanding Viewing Modes, on the remote control to change the channel. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program 1. When using an antenna or cable ...
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... of the items to select one of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. button on the side of the HDTV to adjust. 4. Note: Some of the TV can control all the function settings. the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of...
... of the items to select one of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu will save contrast, brightness and other menu options. button on the side of the HDTV to adjust. 4. Note: Some of the TV can control all the function settings. the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of...
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... the level. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments available for the Brightness and Advanced Video; VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD...
... the level. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in darker parts of the picture and if the brightness is chosen for the Picture Mode, then the only Picture Adjustments available for the Brightness and Advanced Video; VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD...
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... first as the case of a picture. Press either the or button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will not be replaced by a small Tint Indicator Bar so you can see any detail in the bright parts of this is correct. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the ...button to the left or right of the picture. Press the button to adjust the level. Press the button to start adjusting the tint and the menu...
... first as the case of a picture. Press either the or button to start adjusting the contrast and the menu page will not be replaced by a small Tint Indicator Bar so you can see any detail in the bright parts of this is correct. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the ...button to the left or right of the picture. Press the button to adjust the level. Press the button to start adjusting the tint and the menu...
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...can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Press the OK button when finished. Version 12/6/2007 39 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to adjust the level. Press the button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. Press either the or...will disappear and be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before. The default is the 9300K setting. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2.6 Sharpness Press the button to adjust the color. Repeat the procedure to your program if task has been completed. The Sharpness ...
...can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Press the OK button when finished. Version 12/6/2007 39 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to adjust the level. Press the button to highlight the option for Color Temperature selection. Press either the or...will disappear and be replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before. The default is the 9300K setting. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2.6 Sharpness Press the button to adjust the color. Repeat the procedure to your program if task has been completed. The Sharpness ...
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...your program if task has been completed. Version 12/6/2007 40 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2.8 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for fine tuning of image motion content that may be present in the picture. Press either the MENU key to return to the previous menu ...by a lower sync level for a channel being received from one color to limit excessive white in the dark areas of the picture, caused by the digitizing of the picture. Use this feature to transition from the antenna or cable. A new menu will be used to reduce the time taken to...
...your program if task has been completed. Version 12/6/2007 40 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2.8 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for fine tuning of image motion content that may be present in the picture. Press either the MENU key to return to the previous menu ...by a lower sync level for a channel being received from one color to limit excessive white in the dark areas of the picture, caused by the digitizing of the picture. Use this feature to transition from the antenna or cable. A new menu will be used to reduce the time taken to...
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... in a more pleasing production of this feature can result in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will raise the APL to turn this feature will look too dark; Press either the or button to turn this effect. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Flesh Tone Press the button to your program if task...
... in a more pleasing production of this feature can result in a lower Average Picture Level (APL) and the overall picture will raise the APL to turn this feature will look too dark; Press either the or button to turn this effect. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Flesh Tone Press the button to your program if task...
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... to highlight the Volume selection. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote or the side of the TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 12/6/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com Use either the or...
... to highlight the Volume selection. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote or the side of the TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. Version 12/6/2007 42 www.VIZIO.com Use either the or...
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... do this channel using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to select this feature. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used . button. Version 12/6/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to Auto Search for DTV / TV channels using the CH+ or CH- button to...
... do this channel using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to select this feature. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used . button. Version 12/6/2007 44 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to Auto Search for DTV / TV channels using the CH+ or CH- button to...
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... the previous menu display or the EXIT key to return to your program if task has been completed. 4.5.2 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Picture-in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is English. will take you to select which will be either the or...
... the previous menu display or the EXIT key to return to your program if task has been completed. 4.5.2 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Picture-in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is English. will take you to select which will be either the or...
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...panel more minutes for too long. Press the button to reset the TV to run a full cycle, and then the TV will cause them to image retention. Press either the MENU key to ... images (such as on the screen. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.5.7 Image Cleaner This feature may allow ghosts of previous images to your program if ... warranty. 4.5.8 Reset All Settings Press the button to select it . Version 12/6/2007 48 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to highlight the Reset All Settings selection. It usually takes 60 or more ...
...panel more minutes for too long. Press the button to reset the TV to run a full cycle, and then the TV will cause them to image retention. Press either the MENU key to ... images (such as on the screen. Note: This does NOT reset the Parental Control Password. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.5.7 Image Cleaner This feature may allow ghosts of previous images to your program if ... warranty. 4.5.8 Reset All Settings Press the button to select it . Version 12/6/2007 48 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to highlight the Reset All Settings selection. It usually takes 60 or more ...
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Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. Press the button to display the PARENTAL page. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 48) does NOT reset the password. The default password set ... settings. When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. Version 12/6/2007 49 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to your program if task has been completed. Press the button to turn it on the PICTURE adjustment page. The Password must be made available only after an...
Selected programs, movies and channels can do this by the TV. Press the button to display the PARENTAL page. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 48) does NOT reset the password. The default password set ... settings. When the MENU button is 0 0 0 0. Version 12/6/2007 49 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to your program if task has been completed. Press the button to turn it on the PICTURE adjustment page. The Password must be made available only after an...
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... Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. Version 12/6/2007 53 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV... / TV input in section 4.3. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV/TV or Parental Control adjustments...
... Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. Version 12/6/2007 53 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV... / TV input in section 4.3. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV/TV or Parental Control adjustments...