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...with HDMI, component video, composite video, S-Video and RF antenna inputs allows you to change without obligation. PIP (Picture in the room. VIZIO VIP SERVICES Extended Warranties, Installation Services www.viziotv.com SPECIFICATIONS Panel: 50" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels Display Compatibility... Temperature of 6 hours / day use). Wide viewing angle (>170º) so that everyone can view the picture from DTV ATSC tuner) Speakers: Built-in any environment. 24 bit color depth supporting 231 Billion colors. Power: IEC Connector for superior video quality....
...with HDMI, component video, composite video, S-Video and RF antenna inputs allows you to change without obligation. PIP (Picture in the room. VIZIO VIP SERVICES Extended Warranties, Installation Services www.viziotv.com SPECIFICATIONS Panel: 50" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels Display Compatibility... Temperature of 6 hours / day use). Wide viewing angle (>170º) so that everyone can view the picture from DTV ATSC tuner) Speakers: Built-in any environment. 24 bit color depth supporting 231 Billion colors. Power: IEC Connector for superior video quality....
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... 30 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up...30 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...33 3.3 Adjusting Basic Plasma TV Settings ...33 3.4 DTV Tuner Setup ...34 3.4.1 Parental Controls for DTV...42 3.4.2 DTV Channel Information ...44 3.4.3 Program Information ...45 3.4.4 Setting a Password...46 3.5 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...47 ...-by-Picture(POP)Mode 54 3.5.13 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...54 3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls...55 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 57 3.6.1 Programming for VCR ...57 3.6.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...57 3.6.3 Programming for DVD Player ...
... 30 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up...30 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...33 3.3 Adjusting Basic Plasma TV Settings ...33 3.4 DTV Tuner Setup ...34 3.4.1 Parental Controls for DTV...42 3.4.2 DTV Channel Information ...44 3.4.3 Program Information ...45 3.4.4 Setting a Password...46 3.5 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...47 ...-by-Picture(POP)Mode 54 3.5.13 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...54 3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls...55 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 57 3.6.1 Programming for VCR ...57 3.6.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...57 3.6.3 Programming for DVD Player ...
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...through the input sources in the OSD menus. Input (Enter) - When the OSD is active, these buttons to the previous menu level. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - Lights green when powered on by itself or signals are ...menus. Additionally, when the OSD is active, pressing this window for AV1. Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the following sequence: DTV, TV, RGB, AV1 (S-Video or video*), AV2 (S-Video or video*), Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, and HDMI 2. The same input priority scheme...
...through the input sources in the OSD menus. Input (Enter) - When the OSD is active, these buttons to the previous menu level. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - Lights green when powered on by itself or signals are ...menus. Additionally, when the OSD is active, pressing this window for AV1. Use these buttons function as up or down controls in the following sequence: DTV, TV, RGB, AV1 (S-Video or video*), AV2 (S-Video or video*), Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, and HDMI 2. The same input priority scheme...
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... is for Digital TV.* 3. The gray color band on this connection. 4. Version 5/23/2006 10 www.VIZIOCE.com DTV - SERVICE 2 - Connect to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - AC IN - Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord ...here. * For digital TV stations in your home theatre system. 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 2 3 VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 4 1. This custom communication port is selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will be available on the rear of...
... is for Digital TV.* 3. The gray color band on this connection. 4. Version 5/23/2006 10 www.VIZIOCE.com DTV - SERVICE 2 - Connect to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - AC IN - Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord ...here. * For digital TV stations in your home theatre system. 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 2 3 VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 4 1. This custom communication port is selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will be available on the rear of...
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... the separation of the remote). This button displays the image and system information display. NOTE: This is not working with your chosen option in the DTV mode. Version 5/23/2006 12 www.VIZIOCE.com VCR - Use these buttons to the Standby mode. MENU - OK - VOL (+ or -) - Remote LED...VCR. For example, channel 28-2 would be used to set -top box. If the remote is a programmable remote supporting up to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. This button works to four different components. POWER - EXIT - Blinks when the remote ...
... the separation of the remote). This button displays the image and system information display. NOTE: This is not working with your chosen option in the DTV mode. Version 5/23/2006 12 www.VIZIOCE.com VCR - Use these buttons to the Standby mode. MENU - OK - VOL (+ or -) - Remote LED...VCR. For example, channel 28-2 would be used to set -top box. If the remote is a programmable remote supporting up to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. This button works to four different components. POWER - EXIT - Blinks when the remote ...
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... select the MTS options of this button stops the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. For DTV the options are Wide, Normal, Zoom, Panoramic. Additionally, this button with the remote control. COMPONENT/Forward - HDMI/ Next Chapter -... when the component is activated with switch between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. Repeated pressing of this button with the remote control. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - Repeated pressing of this button switches between AV1 and AV2 inputs. Additionally, this button will select the ...
... select the MTS options of this button stops the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. For DTV the options are Wide, Normal, Zoom, Panoramic. Additionally, this button with the remote control. COMPONENT/Forward - HDMI/ Next Chapter -... when the component is activated with switch between Component 1 and Component 2 inputs. Repeated pressing of this button with the remote control. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - Repeated pressing of this button switches between AV1 and AV2 inputs. Additionally, this button will select the ...
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... the PIP screen from one of the picture will not be functional. These buttons are used to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is not functional for this button to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. PIP Size - Press this button to switch the audio from ... (PIP) Mode, page 54. This button is the PIP input selected. and +) - Press the button to increase or decrease the size of the screen. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- Press this button to be visible because they extend beyond the edges of the picture. This button selects a connected RGB Analog...
... the PIP screen from one of the picture will not be functional. These buttons are used to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is not functional for this button to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. PIP Size - Press this button to switch the audio from ... (PIP) Mode, page 54. This button is the PIP input selected. and +) - Press the button to increase or decrease the size of the screen. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- Press this button to be visible because they extend beyond the edges of the picture. This button selects a connected RGB Analog...
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... containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. DTV Coaxial RF. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? ... a single cable. The video signal is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface. The VIZIO P50HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior...
... containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. DTV Coaxial RF. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? ... a single cable. The video signal is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface. The VIZIO P50HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior...
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... the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. Digital broadcasts are High Definition (HD). VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for ...detailed information. Version 5/23/2006 26 www.VIZIOCE.com For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888-849-...
... the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. Digital broadcasts are High Definition (HD). VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for ...detailed information. Version 5/23/2006 26 www.VIZIOCE.com For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888-849-...
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... "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Version 5/23/2006 27 www.... VCR 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV 3. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.5.3... Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV...
... "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of your antenna or cable to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Version 5/23/2006 27 www.... VCR 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV 3. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.5.3... Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV...
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VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn on the remote control to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Then press the menu button ... OUT (gray area) audio connectors at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn off the power to select Off so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Press the button on the remote to select the corresponding audio input. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through...
VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn on the remote control to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Then press the menu button ... OUT (gray area) audio connectors at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn off the power to select Off so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Press the button on the remote to select the corresponding audio input. This is not amplified and cannot be routed through...
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...23/2006 30 www.VIZIOCE.com Connect Audio and Video Cables to the Plasma TV (see Step 4 above ) to select the correct input source. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting', see this button will show 'snow' and... connected to AV1 S-Video and AV1 Video simultaneously, then S-Video will be the only choice for AV1. The screen will cycle through the following options: DTV, TV, RGB, AV1 (S-Video or Video*), AV2 (S-Video or Video*), Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. *S-Video has priority. Connecting the ...
...23/2006 30 www.VIZIOCE.com Connect Audio and Video Cables to the Plasma TV (see Step 4 above ) to select the correct input source. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting', see this button will show 'snow' and... connected to AV1 S-Video and AV1 Video simultaneously, then S-Video will be the only choice for AV1. The screen will cycle through the following options: DTV, TV, RGB, AV1 (S-Video or Video*), AV2 (S-Video or Video*), Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. *S-Video has priority. Connecting the ...
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... then press the or button to select the Cable or Antenna to match the source you have connected to highlight the TV Menu sub-menu. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual c. Press the button when you have finished your selection. Press the button to highlight Cable / Antenna. f. Press the button to... adjust this sub-menu. Press the and buttons to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the Plasma TV. The Image Settings Menu will be displayed. Version 5/23/2006 31 www.VIZIOCE.com b. Press ...
... then press the or button to select the Cable or Antenna to match the source you have connected to highlight the TV Menu sub-menu. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual c. Press the button when you have finished your selection. Press the button to highlight Cable / Antenna. f. Press the button to... adjust this sub-menu. Press the and buttons to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the Plasma TV. The Image Settings Menu will be displayed. Version 5/23/2006 31 www.VIZIOCE.com b. Press ...
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VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual g. Press the button until the desired channel number is highlighted. To add or delete a channel press the button to highlight CH and then press the or buttons until Auto Scan is shown. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to get information about availability in your DTV input you ... h. Use the button to Add or Skipped. Press the MENU button repeatedly to point your cable operator for questions on the Remote Control. Using DTV with an Antenna or Cable To use your area, type of the screen. The first time you use the Digital TV option, you will take...
VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual g. Press the button until the desired channel number is highlighted. To add or delete a channel press the button to highlight CH and then press the or buttons until Auto Scan is shown. Refer to www.antennaweb.org to get information about availability in your DTV input you ... h. Use the button to Add or Skipped. Press the MENU button repeatedly to point your cable operator for questions on the Remote Control. Using DTV with an Antenna or Cable To use your area, type of the screen. The first time you use the Digital TV option, you will take...
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... HDMI cable, select HDMI using the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV. Wide Using this feature, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. If you are secure and you have selected the correct video input source. 3. If you are secure. Note: Channel up or down... remote control until the desired channel is reached. TV Channels To step up and down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- d. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the Plasma TV connections are using an antenna...
... HDMI cable, select HDMI using the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV. Wide Using this feature, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. If you are secure and you have selected the correct video input source. 3. If you are secure. Note: Channel up or down... remote control until the desired channel is reached. TV Channels To step up and down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- d. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the Plasma TV connections are using an antenna...
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Press the and buttons to select this sub-menu. Press the button to highlight the DTV Menu sub-menu. Press the OK button on the remote control and the next DTV Tuner Setup sub-menu will display the DTV TUNER SETUP menu. Version 5/23/2006 34 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the MENU button on... on the remote control to highlight the Setup menu. The Image Settings Menu will be highlighted, if not, use the or button to highlight it. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Press the button on the remote control.
Press the and buttons to select this sub-menu. Press the button to highlight the DTV Menu sub-menu. Press the OK button on the remote control and the next DTV Tuner Setup sub-menu will display the DTV TUNER SETUP menu. Version 5/23/2006 34 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the MENU button on... on the remote control to highlight the Setup menu. The Image Settings Menu will be highlighted, if not, use the or button to highlight it. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Press the button on the remote control.
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...Analog Closed Caption has priority over Digital Closed Caption and so, when selected, will set Digital Closed Caption for all DTV channels, use the button to select this option. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Closed Caption - To set here in the OSD. Using the or button to select the Closed ... either. Press the button to read the voice content of digital Closed Caption and so the VIZIO TV can change the setting when viewing a channel. NOTE: The default setting for all DTV channels will have analog Closed Caption instead of television programs. Open the OSD and find the...
...Analog Closed Caption has priority over Digital Closed Caption and so, when selected, will set Digital Closed Caption for all DTV channels, use the button to select this option. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Closed Caption - To set here in the OSD. Using the or button to select the Closed ... either. Press the button to read the voice content of digital Closed Caption and so the VIZIO TV can change the setting when viewing a channel. NOTE: The default setting for all DTV channels will have analog Closed Caption instead of television programs. Open the OSD and find the...
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... option. Using the number buttons on the remote control, enter the four digit password. The Parental Control Password screen will be shown. 3.4.1 Parental Controls for DTV VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Open the OSD and find the Setup menu, (see Page 34 for blocking channels becomes available. Press the OK button.
... option. Using the number buttons on the remote control, enter the four digit password. The Parental Control Password screen will be shown. 3.4.1 Parental Controls for DTV VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Open the OSD and find the Setup menu, (see Page 34 for blocking channels becomes available. Press the OK button.
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3.4.2 DTV Channel Information When a channel is selected, an information header is available. If you not only get the information header displayed, but the information header will remain. Version 5/23/2006 44 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Press the INFO button and the program summary will remain on the screen, even when...
3.4.2 DTV Channel Information When a channel is selected, an information header is available. If you not only get the information header displayed, but the information header will remain. Version 5/23/2006 44 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Press the INFO button and the program summary will remain on the screen, even when...
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...Number Buttons to enter the default password "0000". 4. Press until the Parental Control menu opens. Version 5/23/2006 46 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.4.4 Setting a Password You control access to open the main On Screen Display (OSD) menu. 2. To change the ... OK. 3. Enter your password. Press OK. 8. Press MENU repeatedly to any four-digit number. When the first box is highlighted. The DTV Parental Control password will appear. Then press OK. 3. The default password is "0000". You can change the password: 1. Enter your new ...
...Number Buttons to enter the default password "0000". 4. Press until the Parental Control menu opens. Version 5/23/2006 46 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.4.4 Setting a Password You control access to open the main On Screen Display (OSD) menu. 2. To change the ... OK. 3. Enter your password. Press OK. 8. Press MENU repeatedly to any four-digit number. When the first box is highlighted. The DTV Parental Control password will appear. Then press OK. 3. The default password is "0000". You can change the password: 1. Enter your new ...