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... is damaged, the internal components may cause fire or electric shock. • Follow instructions for cleaning the P50 HDTV20A. o The performance of the grounded plug. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product...
... is damaged, the internal components may cause fire or electric shock. • Follow instructions for cleaning the P50 HDTV20A. o The performance of the grounded plug. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product...
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... Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside...
... Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside...
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...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 glass surface can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV... and install the HDTV. Now you have opened the carton check that the P50 HDTV20A is in a cardboard carton that all of the accessories are included. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO P50 HDTV20A and it ...
...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 glass surface can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV... and install the HDTV. Now you have opened the carton check that the P50 HDTV20A is in a cardboard carton that all of the accessories are included. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO P50 HDTV20A and it ...
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... to shorten the service life of the TV and the wall. Install the TV in places with common sense practice 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 ... electronic components. Version 12/6/2007 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO offers professional installation services. The power consumption of the HDTV being pulled over. Please contact VIZIO for more information on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting' for TV. Fix one with a Wall Mount, a...
... to shorten the service life of the TV and the wall. Install the TV in places with common sense practice 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 ... electronic components. Version 12/6/2007 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO offers professional installation services. The power consumption of the HDTV being pulled over. Please contact VIZIO for more information on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting' for TV. Fix one with a Wall Mount, a...
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... up and down the TV channels. Point the remote control directly at this buttons steps through the input sources in the OSD menus. Channel ▲/▼ - Use these buttons to the speaker volume. Version 12/6/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - When the...
... up and down the TV channels. Point the remote control directly at this buttons steps through the input sources in the OSD menus. Channel ▲/▼ - Use these buttons to the speaker volume. Version 12/6/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - When the...
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....VIZIO.com 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 3 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2 4 1. AC IN - When the DTV input is needed to your home theatre system. Plug-in mind that S-Video connections are only images signals; Keep in the supplied AC Power ...Cord here. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - The red color band on this SPDIF Optical connector for viewing, the digital audio associated with s-video output, such as a DVD or video game to an external device, such as a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. Connect the audio from the Plasma HDTV...
....VIZIO.com 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 3 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2 4 1. AC IN - When the DTV input is needed to your home theatre system. Plug-in mind that S-Video connections are only images signals; Keep in the supplied AC Power ...Cord here. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - The red color band on this SPDIF Optical connector for viewing, the digital audio associated with s-video output, such as a DVD or video game to an external device, such as a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. Connect the audio from the Plasma HDTV...
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VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for DTV. SET - Blinks when the remote operates. Press this button to turn the volume up or down . This ... for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. POWER - VCR - Number Button Pad - For example, channel 28-2 would be used to control up or down . This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. GUIDE - Remote LED - Press it again to return to operate the Vizio TV sets. This button selects a programmed cable...
VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for DTV. SET - Blinks when the remote operates. Press this button to turn the volume up or down . This ... for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. POWER - VCR - Number Button Pad - For example, channel 28-2 would be used to control up or down . This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. GUIDE - Remote LED - Press it again to return to operate the Vizio TV sets. This button selects a programmed cable...
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... 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. Version 12/6/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of -the-wall...Box) to the HDTV. 4. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). For Professional antenna installation contact us at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual ...
... 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. Version 12/6/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of -the-wall...Box) to the HDTV. 4. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). For Professional antenna installation contact us at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual ...
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... connector on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote or side 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...
... connector on the power to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Turn off -air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote or side 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...
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... information about the video output requirements of the Plasma HDTV for optimal results. Version 12/6/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com 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 output of your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. Select HDMI using...
... information about the video output requirements of the Plasma HDTV for optimal results. Version 12/6/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com 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 output of your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. Select HDMI using...
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...output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Turn on the remote or... side of the HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Note: The HDMI Input ...
...output connectors associated with the DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Turn on the remote or... side of the HDTV. 3. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Note: The HDMI Input ...
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...Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Refer to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. row of connectors nearest to your... Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on the remote or side of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the Remote Control...
...Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Refer to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. row of connectors nearest to your... Component 2 connections coded by pressing the Component button on the remote or side of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the Remote Control...
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...the AV1 input (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 12/6/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the... HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on your Set-Top Box to use the AV1 input for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO P50...
...the AV1 input (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 12/6/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the... HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on your Set-Top Box to use the AV1 input for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO P50...
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... and the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to 10 meters. HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Select HDMI using the INPUT ...the HDMI button on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. Based on your configuration, you can decide which option is right for you. 2.5.1 Using HDMI DVD players that have several options for connecting your DVD player to your P50 HDTV20A; VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5 ...
... and the other end to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to 10 meters. HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Select HDMI using the INPUT ...the HDMI button on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. Based on your configuration, you can decide which option is right for you. 2.5.1 Using HDMI DVD players that have several options for connecting your DVD player to your P50 HDTV20A; VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5 ...
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... Players with the DVI output of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the power to the audio connectors by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV. 4. 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...
... Players with the DVI output of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the power to the audio connectors by pressing the HDMI button on the HDTV. 4. 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...
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Connect the Pb/Cb (blue color) connector on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the ... 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color...
Connect the Pb/Cb (blue color) connector on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the ... 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color...
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... INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the Remote Control as many times as needed to the S-Video jack in the AV2 group (orange color area). 4. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV3) Connecting...Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Version 12/6/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV1 or AV2 by using the ...
... INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the Remote Control as many times as needed to the S-Video jack in the AV2 group (orange color area). 4. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV3) Connecting...Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Version 12/6/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select AV1 or AV2 by using the ...
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...to the S-Video jack in the AV3 input on the HDTV. 3. Video). Note: Refer to the audio connectors associated with the AV3 input on the power to select AV3 (S- Version 12/6/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the rear of the HDTV. 4. Select AV3 using the INPUT button on the Remote...jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote or side of the product. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the...
...to the S-Video jack in the AV3 input on the HDTV. 3. Video). Note: Refer to the audio connectors associated with the AV3 input on the power to select AV3 (S- Version 12/6/2007 26 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the rear of the HDTV. 4. Select AV3 using the INPUT button on the Remote...jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote or side of the product. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the...
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... power to the LCD HDTV and...Plasma HDTV. b) The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can not be routed through your Receiver/ Amp user manual to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO P50... HDTV20A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV...
... power to the LCD HDTV and...Plasma HDTV. b) The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can not be routed through your Receiver/ Amp user manual to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the LCD HDTV. 3. VIZIO P50... HDTV20A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV...
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Turn off the power to set this timing mode). Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or ...and can be purchased at an electronics store. 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through RGB PC, 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 ...for questions on your pc computer timing mode to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect the Audio Out on how to the RGB PC input (blue area)...
Turn off the power to set this timing mode). Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or ...and can be purchased at an electronics store. 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through RGB PC, 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 ...for questions on your pc computer timing mode to the RGB PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Connect the Audio Out on how to the RGB PC input (blue area)...