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...place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. Package Contents VIZIO P50HDTV VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure Version 5/23/... cardboard carton that have been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO P50HDTV and it from transportation damage.
...place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. Package Contents VIZIO P50HDTV VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure Version 5/23/... cardboard carton that have been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO P50HDTV and it from transportation damage.
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... ...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 3.5.1 OSD Menu Operations ...47 3.5.2 Image Settings for Video Inputs...48 3.5.3 Advanced Image Settings for Video inputs 49 3.5.4 Image...-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...
... ...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 3.5.1 OSD Menu Operations ...47 3.5.2 Image Settings for Video Inputs...48 3.5.3 Advanced Image Settings for Video inputs 49 3.5.4 Image...-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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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 connected to AV1 S-... as up or down controls in the OSD menus. The same input priority scheme applies to the previous menu level. This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). When the OSD is active, these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. Use these buttons to increase or...
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 connected to AV1 S-... as up or down controls in the OSD menus. The same input priority scheme applies to the previous menu level. This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). When the OSD is active, these buttons function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. Use these buttons to increase or...
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...- This button is not working with your chosen option in the DTV mode. EXIT - VIZIO Remote Control Button Description SET - This button selects a programmed VCR. For example, channel 28-2 would be used to turn the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus on the remote to control up or down . MUTE - This ...button turns the sound on the following pages. This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - If the remote is used to set -top box. INPUT - This button allows the user to the Standby mode. LAST ...
...- This button is not working with your chosen option in the DTV mode. EXIT - VIZIO Remote Control Button Description SET - This button selects a programmed VCR. For example, channel 28-2 would be used to turn the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus on the remote to control up or down . MUTE - This ...button turns the sound on the following pages. This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - If the remote is used to set -top box. INPUT - This button allows the user to the Standby mode. LAST ...
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VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - This button cycles through the available screen formats. SLEEP/Pause - Additionally, this button pauses the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. For TV and AV, ... options are CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, Service1 or Service2. TV/Previous Chapter - AV/Reverse - This button will set the default Closed Caption setting for the VIZIO P50HDTV. This button also functions as VCR Record when the component is activated with the remote control. This button allows the user to 120 minutes...
VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - This button cycles through the available screen formats. SLEEP/Pause - Additionally, this button pauses the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. For TV and AV, ... options are CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, Service1 or Service2. TV/Previous Chapter - AV/Reverse - This button will set the default Closed Caption setting for the VIZIO P50HDTV. This button also functions as VCR Record when the component is activated with the remote control. This button allows the user to 120 minutes...
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VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- and +) - Use these buttons to increase or decrease the size of the screen. Use this button to swap the inputs from the main screen and the sub-screen while in PIP or POP mode. For additional information regarding the PIP/POP options, see 3.5.12 - Used to "Freeze-Frame... Note that in PIP/POP mode for this button to select the size of the PIP screen from the main screen to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is not functional for the VIZIO P50. This button selects a connected RGB Analog component such as a PC. Press this ...
VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- and +) - Use these buttons to increase or decrease the size of the screen. Use this button to swap the inputs from the main screen and the sub-screen while in PIP or POP mode. For additional information regarding the PIP/POP options, see 3.5.12 - Used to "Freeze-Frame... Note that in PIP/POP mode for this button to select the size of the PIP screen from the main screen to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is not functional for the VIZIO P50. This button selects a connected RGB Analog component such as a PC. Press this ...
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Press the button on the remote control to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. Press the button on the remote to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. VIZIO P50HDTV 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...
Press the button on the remote control to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. Press the button on the remote to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. VIZIO P50HDTV 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...
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... or using the Input button on the Remote Control, and Auto Scan for the available TV channels. Version 5/23/2006 30 www.VIZIOCE.com 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 ... the back of the TV or using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting', see Step 4 above ) to select the ...
... or using the Input button on the Remote Control, and Auto Scan for the available TV channels. Version 5/23/2006 30 www.VIZIOCE.com 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 ... the back of the TV or using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting', see Step 4 above ) to select the ...
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... a PC If connecting to a PC through cable depends upon which direction to select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the screen. Use the or buttons to start the search. Using DTV with an Antenna or Cable To use your antenna. The channel availability through the RGB... highlighted. To add or delete a channel press the button to complete. Use the button to Add or Skipped. Press the button to exit the On Screen Display (OSD). 6. Press the MENU button repeatedly to highlight Set Channel and then press the button the select this timing mode...
... a PC If connecting to a PC through cable depends upon which direction to select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the screen. Use the or buttons to start the search. Using DTV with an Antenna or Cable To use your antenna. The channel availability through the RGB... highlighted. To add or delete a channel press the button to complete. Use the button to Add or Skipped. Press the button to exit the On Screen Display (OSD). 6. Press the MENU button repeatedly to highlight Set Channel and then press the button the select this timing mode...
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VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Press the button on the remote control to highlight the DTV Menu sub-menu. The DTV Tuner Setup option should be shown. ... on the side of the Plasma TV or using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the screen. The DTV Tuner Setup sub-menu is now shown on the remote control.
VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Press the button on the remote control to highlight the DTV Menu sub-menu. The DTV Tuner Setup option should be shown. ... on the side of the Plasma TV or using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the screen. The DTV Tuner Setup sub-menu is now shown on the remote control.
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... the scan and so you know the station is transmitting programs. A channel will start again. The screen defaults to Add-On Mode and pressing the OK button at a time when you should try again at... again to the antenna may help, but note that not all of channels to navigate away from this screen. Note: A channel will be missed if it is pressed, then the automatic scanning will also be ... If you can be missed if it is activated so that you feel that any missing channels. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual If the or button is pressed first, then the Range Mode is too weak to...
... the scan and so you know the station is transmitting programs. A channel will start again. The screen defaults to Add-On Mode and pressing the OK button at a time when you should try again at... again to the antenna may help, but note that not all of channels to navigate away from this screen. Note: A channel will be missed if it is pressed, then the automatic scanning will also be ... If you can be missed if it is activated so that you feel that any missing channels. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual If the or button is pressed first, then the Range Mode is too weak to...
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...with the button, each one is highlighted in memory is highlighted, press the OK button and a check mark (9) will be skipped and not displayed. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual The list of the channel names are empty by default. buttons, this channel will be able to scroll through to navigate away... from this screen when finished. Press the button to skip channels when using the Channel+ or Channelbuttons. Press the OK button. Press EXIT to see them all....
...with the button, each one is highlighted in memory is highlighted, press the OK button and a check mark (9) will be skipped and not displayed. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual The list of the channel names are empty by default. buttons, this channel will be able to scroll through to navigate away... from this screen when finished. Press the button to skip channels when using the Channel+ or Channelbuttons. Press the OK button. Press EXIT to see them all....
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Digital Audio Out - You must set the configuration of that equipment. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Press the the or or Off. Using button to highlight the Digital Audio Out option. Press the button to select PCM, Dolby Digital Version 5/23/2006 39 www.VIZIOCE.com button to determine the capabilities and requirements of the digital audio (SPDIF) on this option. Note: Consult the user manual of your Receiver/Amp to select this sub-screen.
Digital Audio Out - You must set the configuration of that equipment. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Press the the or or Off. Using button to highlight the Digital Audio Out option. Press the button to select PCM, Dolby Digital Version 5/23/2006 39 www.VIZIOCE.com button to determine the capabilities and requirements of the digital audio (SPDIF) on this option. Note: Consult the user manual of your Receiver/Amp to select this sub-screen.
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... only effective with many options to change the look of the Digital Closed Caption information, highlight Digital Caption Style using the button. The Caption Style screen is shown as received from the TV channel. Press the the or button to select Custom. Using button to select this has no effect on... regular analog channels. The default style, As Broadcaster, is now filled with digital channels and this option. Press the OK button. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual To set the look of the Closed Caption information.
... only effective with many options to change the look of the Digital Closed Caption information, highlight Digital Caption Style using the button. The Caption Style screen is shown as received from the TV channel. Press the the or button to select Custom. Using button to select this has no effect on... regular analog channels. The default style, As Broadcaster, is now filled with digital channels and this option. Press the OK button. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual To set the look of the Closed Caption information.
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Press the OK button. Version 5/23/2006 42 www.VIZIOCE.com 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. The factory default password is 0 0 0 0. Press ... the correct password has been entered, the option for instructions if necessary.) Press the button to highlight the Parental Control option. The Parental Control Password screen will be shown. If you change the password, please make a note of it in a safe place.
Press the OK button. Version 5/23/2006 42 www.VIZIOCE.com 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. The factory default password is 0 0 0 0. Press ... the correct password has been entered, the option for instructions if necessary.) Press the button to highlight the Parental Control option. The Parental Control Password screen will be shown. If you change the password, please make a note of it in a safe place.
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...you want to view this channel without first entering the password. Version 5/23/2006 43 www.VIZIOCE.com The boxes to navigate away from this screen when finished. NOTE: If you will be able to scroll through to see them all. This means that when this channel is highlighted, press... the OK button and a check mark (9) will NOT clear any channels that channel. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual The list of the channel names are selected as you repeatedly press the button you will not be Unblocked individually on this...
...you want to view this channel without first entering the password. Version 5/23/2006 43 www.VIZIOCE.com The boxes to navigate away from this screen when finished. NOTE: If you will be able to scroll through to see them all. This means that when this channel is highlighted, press... the OK button and a check mark (9) will NOT clear any channels that channel. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual The list of the channel names are selected as you repeatedly press the button you will not be Unblocked individually on this...
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VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Press the INFO button and the program summary will disappear, but also a short summary of the channel number and name, the format ... only the channel number and name will disappear. If you not only get the information header displayed, but the information header will remain on the screen, even when changing channels. Press the INFO button one more time and this will remain. 3.4.2 DTV Channel Information When a channel is selected, an information header...
VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Press the INFO button and the program summary will disappear, but also a short summary of the channel number and name, the format ... only the channel number and name will disappear. If you not only get the information header displayed, but the information header will remain on the screen, even when changing channels. Press the INFO button one more time and this will remain. 3.4.2 DTV Channel Information When a channel is selected, an information header...
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Press the GUIDE button to scroll up or down the channels. Each time you are watching will show the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner of the panel. Version 5/23/2006 45 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the or button to exit this feature. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.4.3 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you pause at a channel, the program list will update with the live program for the channel and the window will be displayed on the screen with the program schedule for that channel.
Press the GUIDE button to scroll up or down the channels. Each time you are watching will show the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner of the panel. Version 5/23/2006 45 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the or button to exit this feature. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.4.3 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you pause at a channel, the program list will update with the live program for the channel and the window will be displayed on the screen with the program schedule for that channel.
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VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.4.4 Setting a Password You control access to highlight Change Password. ...Special Features menu (Section 3.5.9) does not reset the password. The default password is highlighted. Press the button on the screen, as this one. Enter your password. Press MENU repeatedly to "0000" and the following message will appear. To reset...4. Note: a) b) Make sure you have not set a password, use the Number Buttons to open the main On Screen Display (OSD) menu. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Main Menu will always be displayed ...
VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.4.4 Setting a Password You control access to highlight Change Password. ...Special Features menu (Section 3.5.9) does not reset the password. The default password is highlighted. Press the button on the screen, as this one. Enter your password. Press MENU repeatedly to "0000" and the following message will appear. To reset...4. Note: a) b) Make sure you have not set a password, use the Number Buttons to open the main On Screen Display (OSD) menu. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Main Menu will always be displayed ...
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...of the Plasma TV, or the or button on the remote control to exit the OSD completely. The TV will be displayed on the TV screen. 2. The Main Menu will save contrast, brightness and other settings. buttons on the side of the submenus: Image Settings Display Settings Audio Settings...the or button on the right hand side of the main menu options may very depending on the remote control to select a menu option. 4. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.5 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the remote control to select the options settings. 5.
...of the Plasma TV, or the or button on the remote control to exit the OSD completely. The TV will be displayed on the TV screen. 2. The Main Menu will save contrast, brightness and other settings. buttons on the side of the submenus: Image Settings Display Settings Audio Settings...the or button on the right hand side of the main menu options may very depending on the remote control to select a menu option. 4. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.5 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the remote control to select the options settings. 5.