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...logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO Plasma TV, please visit our website at www.vizioce.com or call us at [email protected]. We hope you for future reference. "DCDi... by Faroudja" is a registered trademark of V, Inc. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO P50 High Definition Plasma Television purchase. ...
...logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO Plasma TV, please visit our website at www.vizioce.com or call us at [email protected]. We hope you for future reference. "DCDi... by Faroudja" is a registered trademark of V, Inc. Write down the serial number located on your new VIZIO P50 High Definition Plasma Television purchase. ...
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...antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected... to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
...antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected... to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
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... so as not to shorten the service life of the TV is required, use the power cord designated for TV. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. The power consumption of the electronic components. The TV should be defeated. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Version 5/23/2006 5 www... landscape orientation; If you must not be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting' for your TV on a flat surface to mount your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.vizioce.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-...
... so as not to shorten the service life of the TV is required, use the power cord designated for TV. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. The power consumption of the electronic components. The TV should be defeated. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Version 5/23/2006 5 www... landscape orientation; If you must not be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting' for your TV on a flat surface to mount your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.vizioce.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-...
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... the bottom so that the stand base can be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for the VIZIO P50HDTV, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Version 5/23/2006 6 www.VIZIOCE.com Remove the six (6)...follow the instructions below for removing the stand base. Please make sure to read the instructions of the TV (see Figure A). 4. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P50HDTV can either be removed (see Figure B). Unplug all of the cables and cords from the P50HDTV ...
... the bottom so that the stand base can be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for the VIZIO P50HDTV, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Version 5/23/2006 6 www.VIZIOCE.com Remove the six (6)...follow the instructions below for removing the stand base. Please make sure to read the instructions of the TV (see Figure A). 4. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P50HDTV can either be removed (see Figure B). Unplug all of the cables and cords from the P50HDTV ...
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...Video Camera ...25 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...26 2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 26 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV ...27 2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 27 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ...28 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ...29 Chapter...(PIP)/Picture-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 ...58 3.6.4...
...Video Camera ...25 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...26 2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV 26 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV ...27 2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 27 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ...28 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ...29 Chapter...(PIP)/Picture-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 ...58 3.6.4...
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...input priority scheme applies to the beginning. Point the remote control directly at this buttons steps through the input sources 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. Switch the P50HDTV on ,...return to AV2. Version 5/23/2006 9 www.VIZIOCE.com When the OSD is connected to the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - Input (Enter) - Volume ◄/► - If a submenu is ...
...input priority scheme applies to the beginning. Point the remote control directly at this buttons steps through the input sources 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. Switch the P50HDTV on ,...return to AV2. Version 5/23/2006 9 www.VIZIOCE.com When the OSD is connected to the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - Input (Enter) - Volume ◄/► - If a submenu is ...
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....VIZIOCE.com 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 the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for connection to an antenna or ... color band on this connection. 4. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. * For digital TV stations in your home theatre system. SERVICE 2 - Connect to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. When the DTV input is for Digital...
....VIZIOCE.com 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 the TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for connection to an antenna or ... color band on this connection. 4. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. * For digital TV stations in your home theatre system. SERVICE 2 - Connect to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. When the DTV input is for Digital...
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... an external device, such as a DVD Player or set top box through this connection. 11. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 10. HDMI 1 - Connect the video and audio from the same source. Connect a headphone directly or use green for Y, ... Pr (or Cr), white for left to right, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 14. Analog Audio Out - Connect the audio from the Plasma TV to here. SERVICE 1 - VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Left Portion 5 6 7 8 9 11 13 14 10 12 5.
... an external device, such as a DVD Player or set top box through this connection. 11. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 10. HDMI 1 - Connect the video and audio from the same source. Connect a headphone directly or use green for Y, ... Pr (or Cr), white for left to right, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 14. Analog Audio Out - Connect the audio from the Plasma TV to here. SERVICE 1 - VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Left Portion 5 6 7 8 9 11 13 14 10 12 5.
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..., CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of main and sub-channels. MUTE - Note: this button to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - If the remote is only functional for the separation of ...
..., CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of main and sub-channels. MUTE - Note: this button to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - If the remote is only functional for the separation of ...
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...Normal, Zoom, Panoramic. SLEEP/Pause - The options are 4:3 and 16:9. This button will set the default Closed Caption setting for the VIZIO P50HDTV. Additionally, this button functions as a DVD Next Chapter when the component is activated with the remote control. For DTV the options ...this button with the remote control. This button also functions as VCR Record when the component is activated with switch between DTV and TV programming. This button also functions as a DVD Previous Chapter when the DVD player is activated with the remote control. Additionally, this ...
...Normal, Zoom, Panoramic. SLEEP/Pause - The options are 4:3 and 16:9. This button will set the default Closed Caption setting for the VIZIO P50HDTV. Additionally, this button functions as a DVD Next Chapter when the component is activated with the remote control. For DTV the options ...this button with the remote control. This button also functions as VCR Record when the component is activated with switch between DTV and TV programming. This button also functions as a DVD Previous Chapter when the DVD player is activated with the remote control. Additionally, this ...
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.... PIP CH (- AUDIO - PIP Input - Used to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- These buttons are used to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is not functional for this button to select the size of the PIP screen from the main screen to be... button to the sub-screen while in the zoom mode parts of the picture will not be in PIP/POP mode. MODE - FREEZE - Note: The TV must be visible because they extend beyond the edges of the screen. PIP Size - This button is the PIP input selected. Note that in PIP...
.... PIP CH (- AUDIO - PIP Input - Used to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- These buttons are used to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is not functional for this button to select the size of the PIP screen from the main screen to be... button to the sub-screen while in the zoom mode parts of the picture will not be in PIP/POP mode. MODE - FREEZE - Note: The TV must be visible because they extend beyond the edges of the screen. PIP Size - This button is the PIP input selected. Note that in PIP...
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... and the receiver window. Wipe it . Avoid humidity. This may result in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands. Re-attach the battery cover. When not... 30 feet (10 meters) from heat sources. Do not subject the remote control to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the receiver window, 30° to undue physical...
... and the receiver window. Wipe it . Avoid humidity. This may result in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands. Re-attach the battery cover. When not... 30 feet (10 meters) from heat sources. Do not subject the remote control to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the receiver window, 30° to undue physical...
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.... This is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. TV Coaxial RF. The video signal is carried through this single pin connector. The complete video signal is separated into two signals, ... for PC input. It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface. S-Video (AV1/AV2) - The VIZIO P50HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this way avoids 'cross color' effects where closely spaced...
.... This is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. TV Coaxial RF. The video signal is carried through this single pin connector. The complete video signal is separated into two signals, ... for PC input. It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface. S-Video (AV1/AV2) - The VIZIO P50HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this way avoids 'cross color' effects where closely spaced...
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... DVD player to the HDMI 2 connection. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters or less. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for the DVD player, ...23/2006 17 www.VIZIOCE.com HDMI, Component, SVideo and Composite (AV) inputs. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Based on the Remote Control. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be...
... DVD player to the HDMI 2 connection. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters or less. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for the DVD player, ...23/2006 17 www.VIZIOCE.com HDMI, Component, SVideo and Composite (AV) inputs. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Based on the Remote Control. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be...
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...use the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. Refer to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the ...HDMI 1 Input (white color area) at the rear of the product. For DVD Players with the DVI output on the power to the Plasma TV and your DVD player. 5. ...
...use the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. Refer to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the ...HDMI 1 Input (white color area) at the rear of the product. For DVD Players with the DVI output on the power to the Plasma TV and your DVD player. 5. ...
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...white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 6. row of connectors nearest to you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of ... DVD player. 7. Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player and connect the other end to ...
...white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 6. row of connectors nearest to you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of ... DVD player. 7. Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player and connect the other end to ...
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... audio connectors associated with the AV1 input (yellow area) at the rear of your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. Version 5/23/2006 20 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on your DVD player user manual for... coded by pressing the AV button on the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Refer to your DVD player and connect the other end to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 5. Note: a) b) If you are already ...using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by the red & orange areas. Select AV1 using the AV1 input for another ...
... audio connectors associated with the AV1 input (yellow area) at the rear of your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. Version 5/23/2006 20 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on your DVD player user manual for... coded by pressing the AV button on the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Refer to your DVD player and connect the other end to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 5. Note: a) b) If you are already ...using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by the red & orange areas. Select AV1 using the AV1 input for another ...
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... rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Turn on the remote or side of the product. Version 5/23/2006 21 www.VIZIOCE.com row of connectors nearest to you can connect the DVD player to the AV2 connections coded by pressing the AV button on your DVD Player (Good) : VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1.... row of connectors nearest to you do not want to use the AV1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV, or directly by the orange area. Refer to your DVD player...
... rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Turn on the remote or side of the product. Version 5/23/2006 21 www.VIZIOCE.com row of connectors nearest to you can connect the DVD player to the AV2 connections coded by pressing the AV button on your DVD Player (Good) : VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1.... row of connectors nearest to you do not want to use the AV1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV, or directly by the orange area. Refer to your DVD player...
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...component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the Plasma TV for optimal results. Version 5/23/2006 22 www...VIZIOCE.com Turn on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) c) The HDMI input on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI 2 connection.... Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV...
...component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the Plasma TV for optimal results. Version 5/23/2006 22 www...VIZIOCE.com Turn on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) c) The HDMI input on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI 2 connection.... Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV...
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... a greater selection of the Plasma TV. 4. Using an audio cable (...white color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Version 5/23/2006 23 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If...the video output requirements of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your HDTV Set-Top Box ...and the HDMI end to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: The HDMI Input...Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the...
... a greater selection of the Plasma TV. 4. Using an audio cable (...white color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Version 5/23/2006 23 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If...the video output requirements of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your HDTV Set-Top Box ...and the HDMI end to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Note: The HDMI Input...Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the...