User Manual
Page 5
... a flat surface to the wall. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Fix the other end of the Safety Strap to one end of the HDTV and pulling it to fix it onto themselves. 1. The TV should be used with the correct power rating. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO P50 HDTV20A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services...
... a flat surface to the wall. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Fix the other end of the Safety Strap to one end of the HDTV and pulling it to fix it onto themselves. 1. The TV should be used with the correct power rating. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO P50 HDTV20A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services...
User Manual
Page 6
... read the instructions of the TV (see Figure A). 4. Remove the six (6) screws on each side of the back panel of the cables and cords from the P50 HDTV20A by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of your P50 HDTV20A. 2. To find the perfect mount for removing the stand base. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P50 HDTV20A...
... read the instructions of the TV (see Figure A). 4. Remove the six (6) screws on each side of the back panel of the cables and cords from the P50 HDTV20A by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of your P50 HDTV20A. 2. To find the perfect mount for removing the stand base. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P50 HDTV20A...
User Manual
Page 7
...Your DVD Player ...22 2.5.1 Using HDMI ...22 2.5.2 Using Component Video...24 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV3)...25 2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video ...25 2.5.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 26 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ...27 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ...28 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions...28 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 29 3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up...29 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...34 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...34 3.4 Program Information...35 3.5 Information on HDTV Status ...35 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 36 4.1 Using the On Screen Display...
...Your DVD Player ...22 2.5.1 Using HDMI ...22 2.5.2 Using Component Video...24 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV3)...25 2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video ...25 2.5.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 26 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ...27 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ...28 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions...28 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 29 3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up...29 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...34 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...34 3.4 Program Information...35 3.5 Information on HDTV Status ...35 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 36 4.1 Using the On Screen Display...
User Manual
Page 8
... Adjustment ...58 4.16 PC Input Setup ...58 4.17 Understanding Viewing Modes...59 4.17.1 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode...60 4.17.2 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings ...60 4.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer ...14 Chapter 5 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 61 5.1.1 Programming for VCR ...61 5.1.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...61 5.1.3 Programming for DVD Player ...62 5.1.4 Searching for Component Codes ...62 5.2 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ...62 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 63 6.1 Maintenance...63 6.2 Troubleshooting Guide ...63 6.3 Telephone & Technical Support...
... Adjustment ...58 4.16 PC Input Setup ...58 4.17 Understanding Viewing Modes...59 4.17.1 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode...60 4.17.2 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings ...60 4.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer ...14 Chapter 5 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 61 5.1.1 Programming for VCR ...61 5.1.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...61 5.1.3 Programming for DVD Player ...62 5.1.4 Searching for Component Codes ...62 5.2 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ...62 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 63 6.1 Maintenance...63 6.2 Troubleshooting Guide ...63 6.3 Telephone & Technical Support...
User Manual
Page 10
... audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 2. Plug-in mind that S-Video connections are only images signals; OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - When the DTV input is needed to here. The white color band on the rear of the source into L+R audio connectors next to your home theatre system. Connect a third source with digital programming will be connected directly to hear the sound. Keep in the supplied AC Power Cord here. AC IN - 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 3 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual...
... audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 2. Plug-in mind that S-Video connections are only images signals; OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - When the DTV input is needed to here. The white color band on the rear of the source into L+R audio connectors next to your home theatre system. Connect a third source with digital programming will be connected directly to hear the sound. Keep in the supplied AC Power Cord here. AC IN - 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 3 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual...
User Manual
Page 11
... color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Use the white and red connectors to right, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this input. 10. Connect the secondary source for TV and Digital TV.* * For digital TV stations in your HDMI or DVI source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Connect your TV set top box through this connection. 7. Connect to connect the external audio from www.VIZIO...
... color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Use the white and red connectors to right, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this input. 10. Connect the secondary source for TV and Digital TV.* * For digital TV stations in your HDMI or DVI source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. Connect your TV set top box through this connection. 7. Connect to connect the external audio from www.VIZIO...
User Manual
Page 12
... button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set-top box. DVD - Use these buttons to operate the Vizio TV sets. CH (+ or -) - EXIT - TV - These buttons change the channels up or down . GUIDE - This button displays program information. Number Button Pad - MENU - Version 12/6/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com VOL (+ or -) - These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). INPUT - The remote control button functions are explained on from the Standby mode. SET - Blinks when the remote operates. Press this button to turn...
... button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set-top box. DVD - Use these buttons to operate the Vizio TV sets. CH (+ or -) - EXIT - TV - These buttons change the channels up or down . GUIDE - This button displays program information. Number Button Pad - MENU - Version 12/6/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com VOL (+ or -) - These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD). INPUT - The remote control button functions are explained on from the Standby mode. SET - Blinks when the remote operates. Press this button to turn...
User Manual
Page 15
... complete video signal is carried through this way avoids 'cross color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in color. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) White Black Blue Green and Purple Good Red (analog) Good (analog) Yellow and Orange Note: For more sharply. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor...
... complete video signal is carried through this way avoids 'cross color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in color. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) White Black Blue Green and Purple Good Red (analog) Good (analog) Yellow and Orange Note: For more sharply. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor...
User Manual
Page 18
... User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 12/6/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital...
... User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 12/6/2007 18 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 3. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital...
User Manual
Page 19
... HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at 60Hz from a PC. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio...
... HDMI button on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the DVI output on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at 60Hz from a PC. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio...
User Manual
Page 20
... HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box to the audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 12/6/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable...
... HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box to the audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the purple area. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 12/6/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable...
User Manual
Page 22
...-4623) for connecting your DVD player to your configuration, you . 2.5.1 Using HDMI DVD players that have several options for details. Turn on your P50 HDTV20A; VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD Player (Best): 1.
...-4623) for connecting your DVD player to your configuration, you . 2.5.1 Using HDMI DVD players that have several options for details. Turn on your P50 HDTV20A; VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your DVD Player (Best): 1.
User Manual
Page 31
....antennaweb.org to display channels from a different signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) source, using the Input button on the side of the search for more information. e. a. RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue plus Red and White) connectors, HDMI Version 12/6/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com The channel availability through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 (S-Video), Component1, Component2, RGB...
....antennaweb.org to display channels from a different signal (External TV Tuner, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) source, using the Input button on the side of the search for more information. e. a. RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue plus Red and White) connectors, HDMI Version 12/6/2007 31 www.VIZIO.com The channel availability through the following options: TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 (S-Video), Component1, Component2, RGB...
User Manual
Page 32
... channel 4 matching the channel which setup includes a box with two different outputs for details. If there is the one which has been selected on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you must use the HDMI (best) or Component connection. If the selected input is controlled by the Cable Box, VCR, External Tuner or Satellite Receiver. meaning that the TV set . c. Note: The TV set . Press the button to Owner or User's Manual...
... channel 4 matching the channel which setup includes a box with two different outputs for details. If there is the one which has been selected on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you must use the HDMI (best) or Component connection. If the selected input is controlled by the Cable Box, VCR, External Tuner or Satellite Receiver. meaning that the TV set . c. Note: The TV set . Press the button to Owner or User's Manual...
User Manual
Page 34
... the remote, control will only operate in different size modes on the side of the HDTV. b. Note: You should be able to change the channel. Wide Using this feature, you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the remote control to switch among the modes...
... the remote, control will only operate in different size modes on the side of the HDTV. b. Note: You should be able to change the channel. Wide Using this feature, you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the remote control to switch among the modes...
User Manual
Page 61
..., Cable Box and DVD Player. 5.1.1 Programming for Component Codes." If the codes do not work , or your VCR does not respond, try all the codes for Component Codes." Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions. Try other codes that may include more functionality. 5.1.2 Programming for the component and manufacturer. 5. Manually turn on the Cable Box. 2. Press and hold the SET button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice. 4. If the LED does not flash twice...
..., Cable Box and DVD Player. 5.1.1 Programming for Component Codes." If the codes do not work , or your VCR does not respond, try all the codes for Component Codes." Sometimes a code listed will only include limited functions. Try other codes that may include more functionality. 5.1.2 Programming for the component and manufacturer. 5. Manually turn on the Cable Box. 2. Press and hold the SET button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice. 4. If the LED does not flash twice...
User Manual
Page 63
.... The screen glass is ON (White VIZIO Logo). Problem Solution No power. Make sure the power button is very fragile. Check your remote control Make sure that headphones are not connected If the screen is ON but no screen Make sure the video cable supplied with a dry cloth after cleaning. Power is black. Wipe the display with the TV is securely connected to gently clean the screen. 2. Do not use volatile...
.... The screen glass is ON (White VIZIO Logo). Problem Solution No power. Make sure the power button is very fragile. Check your remote control Make sure that headphones are not connected If the screen is ON but no screen Make sure the video cable supplied with a dry cloth after cleaning. Power is black. Wipe the display with the TV is securely connected to gently clean the screen. 2. Do not use volatile...
User Manual
Page 64
... your TV is within industry specifications are missing, check the video cable to the correct output your computer in the On Screen Display (OSD) are always dark or colored. Compare the video input source's specifications with 480i input, use the WIDE button on the back of your Plasma HDTV's digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the the screen. Make sure that the video input source is connected to your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. Pixel defects within...
... your TV is within industry specifications are missing, check the video cable to the correct output your computer in the On Screen Display (OSD) are always dark or colored. Compare the video input source's specifications with 480i input, use the WIDE button on the back of your Plasma HDTV's digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the the screen. Make sure that the video input source is connected to your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. Pixel defects within...
User Manual
Page 68
... of receiving and outputting HDTV signals for improved quality and efficiency. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 7.2 Glossary - For example, a "32 inch TV screen" would be stand-alone or integrated in order to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the lines consecutively (progressively). Digital TV (DTV): Television delivered and displayed using radio frequency waves to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the odd lines first, then filling the in 16 x 9 or 4 x 3 format...
... of receiving and outputting HDTV signals for improved quality and efficiency. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 7.2 Glossary - For example, a "32 inch TV screen" would be stand-alone or integrated in order to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the lines consecutively (progressively). Digital TV (DTV): Television delivered and displayed using radio frequency waves to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the odd lines first, then filling the in 16 x 9 or 4 x 3 format...
User Manual
Page 69
... Special Features Closed Caption, 47 Closed Caption Style, 47 Language, 46 Reset, 48 Sleep Timer, 46 DTV Tuner Setup Auto Search, 44 Daylight Saving, 45 Skip Channel, 44 Time Zone, 45 Tuner Mode, 44 DVI Connecting your DVD Player, 23 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 19 G Glossary, 67 H HDMI Connecting your DVD Player, 22 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 18 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment, 52 Picture Adjustment, 52 Setup, 52 I Inputs Antenna, 3 Connectors, 15 Rear Label, 10 Rear Label, 11 Installation Base removal, 6 Preparation, 5 Safetey Strap, 5 Safety Instructions, 2 Wall Mounting, 5, 6, 29...
... Special Features Closed Caption, 47 Closed Caption Style, 47 Language, 46 Reset, 48 Sleep Timer, 46 DTV Tuner Setup Auto Search, 44 Daylight Saving, 45 Skip Channel, 44 Time Zone, 45 Tuner Mode, 44 DVI Connecting your DVD Player, 23 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 19 G Glossary, 67 H HDMI Connecting your DVD Player, 22 Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box, 18 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment, 52 Picture Adjustment, 52 Setup, 52 I Inputs Antenna, 3 Connectors, 15 Rear Label, 10 Rear Label, 11 Installation Base removal, 6 Preparation, 5 Safetey Strap, 5 Safety Instructions, 2 Wall Mounting, 5, 6, 29...
