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....viziotv.com WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE www.viziotv.com P50 HDTV VIZIO P HDTV HIGH DEFINITION FLAT PANEL PLASMA TELEVISION FEATURES 50" Diagonal Plasma Flat Panel with an external antenna or cable* High Brightness (1000 cd/m2) providing a more vivid, brilliant picture in the room. Wide viewing angle (>170º) so that everyone...
....viziotv.com WHERE VISION MEETS VALUE www.viziotv.com P50 HDTV VIZIO P HDTV HIGH DEFINITION FLAT PANEL PLASMA TELEVISION FEATURES 50" Diagonal Plasma Flat Panel with an external antenna or cable* High Brightness (1000 cd/m2) providing a more vivid, brilliant picture in the room. Wide viewing angle (>170º) so that everyone...
User Manual
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... Front Panel...9 1.2 Side Panel Controls...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...12 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 15 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...15 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions 15 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 16 2.1 Which Video Connection ... Features...53 3.5.11 Viewing Modes ...53 3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(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...
... Front Panel...9 1.2 Side Panel Controls...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...12 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 15 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...15 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions 15 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 16 2.1 Which Video Connection ... Features...53 3.5.11 Viewing Modes ...53 3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(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...
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... inputs from the main screen and the sub-screen while in PIP/POP mode for the VIZIO P50. For additional information regarding the PIP/POP options, see 3.5.12 - Used to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- RGB - MODE - Press this button to the sub-screen ...while in the zoom mode parts of the picture will not be functional. PIP CH (- Press the button to increase or...
... inputs from the main screen and the sub-screen while in PIP/POP mode for the VIZIO P50. For additional information regarding the PIP/POP options, see 3.5.12 - Used to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- RGB - MODE - Press this button to the sub-screen ...while in the zoom mode parts of the picture will not be functional. PIP CH (- Press the button to increase or...
User Manual
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...Coaxial RF. This is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? It also enables text to be displayed more info refer... to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Note: For more sharply. DTV Coaxial RF. The video signal is most...
...Coaxial RF. This is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? It also enables text to be displayed more info refer... to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Note: For more sharply. DTV Coaxial RF. The video signal is most...
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... input (blue area) at 60Hz. Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can... be purchased at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. Refer to VESA 1024x768 at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the power to set...
... input (blue area) at 60Hz. Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can... be purchased at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. Refer to VESA 1024x768 at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the power to set...
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... the top of antenna and in which channels your cable operator supplies in your DTV input you will take a few minutes to start the search. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual g. Note: This will need to select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly... Required Press Menu" Press the MENU button and follow the procedure in all areas. Press the button to the graphic card's user guide for best picture quality (refer to highlight Set Channel and then press the button the select this timing mode).
... the top of antenna and in which channels your cable operator supplies in your DTV input you will take a few minutes to start the search. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual g. Note: This will need to select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly... Required Press Menu" Press the MENU button and follow the procedure in all areas. Press the button to the graphic card's user guide for best picture quality (refer to highlight Set Channel and then press the button the select this timing mode).
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...TV. Note: Channel up or down will only operate in different size modes on the side of the Plasma TV. Fore more information see a picture. If you are secure. If you do not, make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are using an antenna or ... for selecting your programming: a. Note: You should be able to switch among the modes. buttons on the remote control to see Section 3.5.11. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. If you are watching broadcasts through the ...
...TV. Note: Channel up or down will only operate in different size modes on the side of the Plasma TV. Fore more information see a picture. If you are secure. If you do not, make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are using an antenna or ... for selecting your programming: a. Note: You should be able to switch among the modes. buttons on the remote control to see Section 3.5.11. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. If you are watching broadcasts through the ...
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...on the screen, even when changing channels. If you not only get the information header displayed, but the information header will remain. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Press the INFO button and the program summary will disappear, but also a short summary of the channel number and ...omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Version 5/23/2006 44 www.VIZIOCE.com This information consists of the program content when available from the broadcaster. 3.4.2 ...
...on the screen, even when changing channels. If you not only get the information header displayed, but the information header will remain. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Press the INFO button and the program summary will disappear, but also a short summary of the channel number and ...omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC is shown over the picture for a few seconds. Version 5/23/2006 44 www.VIZIOCE.com This information consists of the program content when available from the broadcaster. 3.4.2 ...
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... of white between the lightest and darkest portions of the picture. If the contrast is too high, the picture appears faded and lacks shadow and depth. Highly saturated colors tend to your individual preference. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.5.2 Image Settings for Video Inputs Note...: there are weaker and lighter. allows the user to make the flesh tones more natural. automatically increases the saturation level for an optimized picture. Adjusts the clarity of an...
... of white between the lightest and darkest portions of the picture. If the contrast is too high, the picture appears faded and lacks shadow and depth. Highly saturated colors tend to your individual preference. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.5.2 Image Settings for Video Inputs Note...: there are weaker and lighter. allows the user to make the flesh tones more natural. automatically increases the saturation level for an optimized picture. Adjusts the clarity of an...
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... lacks shadow and depth. The following submenu options will appear. Noise Reduction - Digital (Digital Noise Reduction - This feature helps to remove picture noise caused by MPEG compression that may need to 3 (strong). 3.5.4 Image Settings (for PC) The following : Off, Low, Moderate...picture appears dark and lacks detail. when you select "Advanced" within the image settings submenu. Select from 1 (minor) to readjust the brightness after the plasma monitor warms up. Adjusts the level of white between the lightest and darkest portions of an image. Fleshtone - DNR) - VIZIO...
... lacks shadow and depth. The following submenu options will appear. Noise Reduction - Digital (Digital Noise Reduction - This feature helps to remove picture noise caused by MPEG compression that may need to 3 (strong). 3.5.4 Image Settings (for PC) The following : Off, Low, Moderate...picture appears dark and lacks detail. when you select "Advanced" within the image settings submenu. Select from 1 (minor) to readjust the brightness after the plasma monitor warms up. Adjusts the level of white between the lightest and darkest portions of an image. Fleshtone - DNR) - VIZIO...
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...-Right, Bottom-Left, and Bottom-Right. Picture-in video mode), Normal, Wide and Zoom (not available for AV1. Choose from ...the following : Panoramic (available only in -Picture (PIP) Mode on page 53. If a signal is connected... only choice for PC Auto Adjustment - Automatically sets the position and size of the picture on the display. Phase - Clock - Options include one of the following : Off... The same input priority scheme applies to manually set the position of the picture. Version 5/23/2006 50 www.VIZIOCE.com Options include standard, cool,...
...-Right, Bottom-Left, and Bottom-Right. Picture-in video mode), Normal, Wide and Zoom (not available for AV1. Choose from ...the following : Panoramic (available only in -Picture (PIP) Mode on page 53. If a signal is connected... only choice for PC Auto Adjustment - Automatically sets the position and size of the picture on the display. Phase - Clock - Options include one of the following : Off... The same input priority scheme applies to manually set the position of the picture. Version 5/23/2006 50 www.VIZIOCE.com Options include standard, cool,...
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... control. When watching a widescreen (1.78:1 source) program or movie, the display image fills the TV screen. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.5.10 Understanding Viewing Features Your Plasma TV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) mode. The top and bottom are saved based on input. Note: Viewing modes and volume...
... control. When watching a widescreen (1.78:1 source) program or movie, the display image fills the TV screen. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.5.10 Understanding Viewing Features Your Plasma TV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) mode. The top and bottom are saved based on input. Note: Viewing modes and volume...
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.... To change the Main screen channel, press the CH + or - When PIP is turned on, you can be set to the main picture. The sub-screen can display two pictures at the same time. If you press SWAP again, it cannot support 1080i. 3.5.13 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings PIP Channel The... large. This works the same if you are available for PIP and POP modes. *When HDMI is used for detailed information regarding the PIP sources. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can swap the program that is in the main...
.... To change the Main screen channel, press the CH + or - When PIP is turned on, you can be set to the main picture. The sub-screen can display two pictures at the same time. If you press SWAP again, it cannot support 1080i. 3.5.13 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings PIP Channel The... large. This works the same if you are available for PIP and POP modes. *When HDMI is used for detailed information regarding the PIP sources. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can swap the program that is in the main...
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VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Problem Solution Power is not muted. Make any colors (red, green, or... does not cover the entire screen. Make sure that the selected input source is not turned down. converting can see a picture. You switch to "wake" your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. Version 5/23/2006 60 www.VIZIOCE.com You cannot... because your digital flat panel TV has video that the volume is connected to the correct output your computer. The picture has abnormal patterns. Compare the video input source's specifications with the TV is secured to a working input source. If...
VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Problem Solution Power is not muted. Make any colors (red, green, or... does not cover the entire screen. Make sure that the selected input source is not turned down. converting can see a picture. You switch to "wake" your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. Version 5/23/2006 60 www.VIZIOCE.com You cannot... because your digital flat panel TV has video that the volume is connected to the correct output your computer. The picture has abnormal patterns. Compare the video input source's specifications with the TV is secured to a working input source. If...
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..., check out the other device for digital television (DTV) retailers to reproduce and distribute to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by most DVD players. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 5.2 Glossary - Aspect Ratio (16x9): "Wide screen TV" aspect ratio which is , the screen's width ...as compared to view scrambled programming services. High-Definition Television (HDTV): The best quality picture, wide screen (16x9) display with fewer than a ...
..., check out the other device for digital television (DTV) retailers to reproduce and distribute to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by most DVD players. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 5.2 Glossary - Aspect Ratio (16x9): "Wide screen TV" aspect ratio which is , the screen's width ...as compared to view scrambled programming services. High-Definition Television (HDTV): The best quality picture, wide screen (16x9) display with fewer than a ...
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...5, 6, 30 O OSD Adjust Audio Out, 51 Advanced Image Settings for PC, 50 Advanced Image Settings for Video Inputs, 49 Advanced Picture Adjustments, 48 Aspect Ratio, 50 Auto Adjustment for PC Input, 50 Auto Volume, 51 Balance Adjustment, 51 Bass Adjustment, 51 Block...PC, 49 Image Settings for Video Inputs, 48 Noise Reduction, 49 Operations, 47 Phase for PC Input, 50 Picture Mode Selection, 48 PIP, 50 Return Adjustments to Factory Settings, 52 Selecting the OSD Language, 52 Set Parental...an external Receiver/Amp, 28 P Parental Controls Version 5/23/2006 66 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual
...5, 6, 30 O OSD Adjust Audio Out, 51 Advanced Image Settings for PC, 50 Advanced Image Settings for Video Inputs, 49 Advanced Picture Adjustments, 48 Aspect Ratio, 50 Auto Adjustment for PC Input, 50 Auto Volume, 51 Balance Adjustment, 51 Bass Adjustment, 51 Block...PC, 49 Image Settings for Video Inputs, 48 Noise Reduction, 49 Operations, 47 Phase for PC Input, 50 Picture Mode Selection, 48 PIP, 50 Return Adjustments to Factory Settings, 52 Selecting the OSD Language, 52 Set Parental...an external Receiver/Amp, 28 P Parental Controls Version 5/23/2006 66 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual