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... component damage, switch off the power before moving the P50 Plasma HDTV from overheating, be observed for moving the product. Do not turn on the P50 Plasma HDTV immediately after this to smoke or moisture may cause fire or electric shock. • Follow instructions for ...source, i.e. Incorrect polarities may cause fire or electric shock. • Do not install the product in a safe place for ventilation. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to rain or...
... component damage, switch off the power before moving the P50 Plasma HDTV from overheating, be observed for moving the product. Do not turn on the P50 Plasma HDTV immediately after this to smoke or moisture may cause fire or electric shock. • Follow instructions for ...source, i.e. Incorrect polarities may cause fire or electric shock. • Do not install the product in a safe place for ventilation. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to rain or...
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... and off. Press it again to return to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on . TV - MUTE - These buttons turn the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus on the remote to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. These buttons change ...This button selects a programmed DVD player. VCR - DVD - VIZIO Remote Control Button Description SET - NOTE: This is a programmable remote supporting up to turn the volume up or down . VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be selected ...
... and off. Press it again to return to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on . TV - MUTE - These buttons turn the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus on the remote to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. These buttons change ...This button selects a programmed DVD player. VCR - DVD - VIZIO Remote Control Button Description SET - NOTE: This is a programmable remote supporting up to turn the volume up or down . VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be selected ...
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... is the right one end of a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the product. Based on your DVD player user manual for optimal results. Turn off the power to your DVD player. 4. HDMI, Component, SVideo and Composite (AV) inputs. Connecting your DVD player to the Plasma TV and ... for more information about the video output requirements of your DVD player and the other end to the Plasma TV and your P50HDTV - VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to 10 ...
... is the right one end of a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the product. Based on your DVD player user manual for optimal results. Turn off the power to your DVD player. 4. HDMI, Component, SVideo and Composite (AV) inputs. Connecting your DVD player to the Plasma TV and ... for more information about the video output requirements of your DVD player and the other end to the Plasma TV and your P50HDTV - VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to 10 ...
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... component, or you can connect the DVD player to use the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn on the power to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI 1 input (white area) at the rear of the product. Using an audio cable (white... and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the Plasma TV and DVD...
... component, or you can connect the DVD player to use the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn on the power to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI 1 input (white area) at the rear of the product. Using an audio cable (white... and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the Plasma TV and DVD...
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... - Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of...are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 6. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 7. row of connectors nearest to your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the power to the ...
... - Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn on your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of...are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 6. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 7. row of connectors nearest to your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the power to the ...
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...using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by the red & orange areas. Turn off the power to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group (red area) at the rear of the product. 2.2.3 ...power to use the AV1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 5/23/2006 20 www.VIZIOCE.com Using an audio cable (white and red...DVD player. 5. Connect the S-Video jack on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. Refer to your DVD player to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2.
...using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by the red & orange areas. Turn off the power to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group (red area) at the rear of the product. 2.2.3 ...power to use the AV1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 5/23/2006 20 www.VIZIOCE.com Using an audio cable (white and red...DVD player. 5. Connect the S-Video jack on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. Refer to your DVD player to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2.
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...color) connector in the AV1 group (yellow color area - Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on your DVD Player (Good) : VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the remote or side of the product. Refer to your DVD...5. row of connectors nearest to the AV2 connections coded by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. Version 5/23/2006 21 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV1 group (yellow color area - ...
...color) connector in the AV1 group (yellow color area - Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on your DVD Player (Good) : VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the remote or side of the product. Refer to your DVD...5. row of connectors nearest to the AV2 connections coded by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. Version 5/23/2006 21 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to the corresponding R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV1 group (yellow color area - ...
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...connection. Refer to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for the Set-Top ... Set-Top Box. 4. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for another 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 1 Input (white color area) at the rear of the product or...
...connection. Refer to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for the Set-Top ... Set-Top Box. 4. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for another 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 1 Input (white color area) at the rear of the product or...
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... connectors associated with the HDMI 1 input (white area) at 60Hz from a PC. Refer to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: d) e) f) The HDMI input on the power to the audio output connectors... associated with DVI: VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. For Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for more information about ...
... connectors associated with the HDMI 1 input (white area) at 60Hz from a PC. Refer to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Turn on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note: d) e) f) The HDMI input on the power to the audio output connectors... associated with DVI: VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. For Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for more information about ...
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... TV, or directly by the orange area. Version 5/23/2006 24 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 6. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding...
... TV, or directly by the orange area. Version 5/23/2006 24 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 6. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding...
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...Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Version 5/23/2006 25 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Connect the S-Video jack on the power to the S-Video jack in...of your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the Plasma TV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input (yellow area) at the rear of the Plasma... VCR or Video Camera to the Plasma TV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1.
...Camera user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Version 5/23/2006 25 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Connect the S-Video jack on the power to the S-Video jack in...of your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the Plasma TV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input (yellow area) at the rear of the Plasma... VCR or Video Camera to the Plasma TV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1.
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...to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Make sure the antenna is correctly grounded. Turn on the Remote Control. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Refer to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA... Version 5/23/2006 26 www.VIZIOCE.com Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. For Professional antenna installation contact...
...to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Make sure the antenna is correctly grounded. Turn on the Remote Control. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Refer to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA... Version 5/23/2006 26 www.VIZIOCE.com Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. For Professional antenna installation contact...
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VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and VCR. 2. Turn off the power to the Plasma... the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of your VCR to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of the Plasma TV 3. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on...
VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and VCR. 2. Turn off the power to the Plasma... the "Antenna In" connector on the rear of your VCR to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of the Plasma TV 3. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on...
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Turn off the power to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. Press the button on the remote control to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. .... Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote to external speakers. Turn on the remote to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Version 5/23/2006 28 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the button on the ...your Receiver/Amp system. Then press the menu 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.
Turn off the power to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. Press the button on the remote control to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. .... Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote to external speakers. Turn on the remote to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Version 5/23/2006 28 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the button on the ...your Receiver/Amp system. Then press the menu 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.
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... Audio Out on how to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 5. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Turn off the power to the RGB PC input (blue area) at an electronics store. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output... of your pc computer to VESA 1024x768 at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at the rear...
... Audio Out on how to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 5. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Turn off the power to the RGB PC input (blue area) at an electronics store. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output... of your pc computer to VESA 1024x768 at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 1. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at the rear...
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... choice for the available TV channels. Note: If you will need to AV1 Video only, then Video will be the only choice for detailed steps) 3. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected to select the correct input source. Pressing this option within the OSD, you might have selected the... on the side of the Plasma TV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Version 5/23/2006 30 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the power cord connector on the back of the Plasma TV, or press the Power ON (Red) button...
... choice for the available TV channels. Note: If you will need to AV1 Video only, then Video will be the only choice for detailed steps) 3. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected to select the correct input source. Pressing this option within the OSD, you might have selected the... on the side of the Plasma TV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Version 5/23/2006 30 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the power cord connector on the back of the Plasma TV, or press the Power ON (Red) button...
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... EXIT to skip channels when using the Channel+ or Channelbuttons. buttons, this screen when finished. Channel Skip - Version 5/23/2006 38 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual The list of the channel names are empty by default. Gives you want to see them all. This means that channel. When... a channel you the option to navigate away from this channel will appear in turn. If the list is longer than 8 channels, as you repeatedly press the button you scroll down the channels with the CH+ or CH- As...
... EXIT to skip channels when using the Channel+ or Channelbuttons. buttons, this screen when finished. Channel Skip - Version 5/23/2006 38 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual The list of the channel names are empty by default. Gives you want to see them all. This means that channel. When... a channel you the option to navigate away from this channel will appear in turn. If the list is longer than 8 channels, as you repeatedly press the button you scroll down the channels with the CH+ or CH- As...
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As you scroll down the channels with the button, each one is highlighted in turn. NOTE: If you use the Clear All function on the main Parental Controls menu, it will NOT clear any channels that channel. Channels blocked on ... be Unblocked individually on this page. If the list is longer than 8 channels, as Blocked on this page. Version 5/23/2006 43 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual The list of the channel names are selected as you repeatedly press the button you will be able to scroll through to...
As you scroll down the channels with the button, each one is highlighted in turn. NOTE: If you use the Clear All function on the main Parental Controls menu, it will NOT clear any channels that channel. Channels blocked on ... be Unblocked individually on this page. If the list is longer than 8 channels, as Blocked on this page. Version 5/23/2006 43 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual The list of the channel names are selected as you repeatedly press the button you will be able to scroll through to...
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... adjustments are completed, press the EXIT button on the remote control. The TV will be displayed on the TV screen. 2. Once the submenu is turned off. 3.5.1 OSD Menu Operations The OSD consists of the Plasma TV, or the or button on the remote control to confirm the feature. 6. ...menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. Note: Some of the TV or the MENU button on the remote control to exit the OSD completely. 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 ...
... adjustments are completed, press the EXIT button on the remote control. The TV will be displayed on the TV screen. 2. Once the submenu is turned off. 3.5.1 OSD Menu Operations The OSD consists of the Plasma TV, or the or button on the remote control to confirm the feature. 6. ...menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. Note: Some of the TV or the MENU button on the remote control to exit the OSD completely. 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 ...
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... or off for the user to access the submenus. Note: this password during the initial set up. Turns the internal speakers on or off . Options include Fixed Volume or Variable Volume. 3.5.7 Audio Settings Bass - VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.5.8 Parental Controls Note: you change this option is advised that you will need to...
... or off for the user to access the submenus. Note: this password during the initial set up. Turns the internal speakers on or off . Options include Fixed Volume or Variable Volume. 3.5.7 Audio Settings Bass - VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual 3.5.8 Parental Controls Note: you change this option is advised that you will need to...