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... e- mail us to protect your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your VIZIO PLASMA HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call toll free at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your new VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A High Definition Plasma Television purchase. HDMI logo and "High...
... e- mail us to protect your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your VIZIO PLASMA HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call toll free at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your new VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A High Definition Plasma Television purchase. HDMI logo and "High...
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...-Side Panel Connection ...11 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...12 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 13 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...13 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...13 Chapter ...27 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 28 3.1 Basic PLASMA HDTV Start Up ...28 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...33 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...34 3.4 ...4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment...42 4.3.1 Volume ...42 4.3.2 Bass...42 4.3.3 Treble ...43 4.3.4 Balance...43 4.3.5 Surround...43 4.3.6 Digital Audio Out...43 4.3.7 Speakers ...44 4.3.8 Lip Sync...44 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup...45...
...-Side Panel Connection ...11 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control...12 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 13 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...13 1.5.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...13 Chapter ...27 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 28 3.1 Basic PLASMA HDTV Start Up ...28 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...33 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...34 3.4 ...4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment...42 4.3.1 Volume ...42 4.3.2 Bass...42 4.3.3 Treble ...43 4.3.4 Balance...43 4.3.5 Surround...43 4.3.6 Digital Audio Out...43 4.3.7 Speakers ...44 4.3.8 Lip Sync...44 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup...45...
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...CC On Mute) ...49 4.5.7 Digital Closed Caption Style (Digital CC Style 50 4.5.8 Reset All Settings ...50 4.5.9 Image Cleaner ...50 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...51 4.6.1 Channel Block ...51 4.6.2 TV Rating...52 4.6.3 Movie Rating...53 4.6.4 Check for New DTV Rating...53 4.6.5 Blocked Unrated Programming......59 4.14.4 Color Temperature...59 4.14.5 H-SIZE...60 4.14.6 H. Standard Definitions ...69 6.3 Index ...70 Version 5/29/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...60 4.14.8 Fine Tune ...60 4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...61 4.16 PC Input Setup...61 4.17 Understanding Viewing Features ......
...CC On Mute) ...49 4.5.7 Digital Closed Caption Style (Digital CC Style 50 4.5.8 Reset All Settings ...50 4.5.9 Image Cleaner ...50 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...51 4.6.1 Channel Block ...51 4.6.2 TV Rating...52 4.6.3 Movie Rating...53 4.6.4 Check for New DTV Rating...53 4.6.5 Blocked Unrated Programming......59 4.14.4 Color Temperature...59 4.14.5 H-SIZE...60 4.14.6 H. Standard Definitions ...69 6.3 Index ...70 Version 5/29/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com Position ...60 4.14.8 Fine Tune ...60 4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment ...61 4.16 PC Input Setup...61 4.17 Understanding Viewing Features ......
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...PLASMA HDTV to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. ANALOG AUDIO OUT - Connect the audio from the same source. Connect to connect the audio out from a computer here. Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set... or by the S- When an audio signal is associated with an input which is needed to be connected directly to the L+R AUDIO here. DTV/TV - VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 9 3 5 7 8 10 1. Speakers cannot be connected also. 8. Connect the primary ...
...PLASMA HDTV to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. ANALOG AUDIO OUT - Connect the audio from the same source. Connect to connect the audio out from a computer here. Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set... or by the S- When an audio signal is associated with an input which is needed to be connected directly to the L+R AUDIO here. DTV/TV - VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 9 3 5 7 8 10 1. Speakers cannot be connected also. 8. Connect the primary ...
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VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. HDMI 3 - Connect the third source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this connection. 1 Version 5/29/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com The white color band on the side of the TV indicates this all digital connector.
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. HDMI 3 - Connect the third source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this connection. 1 Version 5/29/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com The white color band on the side of the TV indicates this all digital connector.
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... The VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A has six different ways 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. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box...the color in this single (yellow) pin connector. It is the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The video signal is the connection for PC input. TV Coaxial RF. RGB PC (VGA) - When used video connection. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear ...
... The VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A has six different ways 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. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box...the color in this single (yellow) pin connector. It is the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The video signal is the connection for PC input. TV Coaxial RF. RGB PC (VGA) - When used video connection. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear ...
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...on the power to the HDMI input of the PLASMA HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. 5. Version 5/29/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital... HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDTV and HDTV...
...on the power to the HDMI input of the PLASMA HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. 5. Version 5/29/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital... HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDTV and HDTV...
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...for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Version 5/29/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI2 using the INPUT button on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Using a ...HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 4. Using...
...for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Version 5/29/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI2 using the INPUT button on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Using a ...HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 4. Using...
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... directly by pressing the COMP button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV. 6. Version 5/29/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component group (green color area - Select Component ...using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component...
... directly by pressing the COMP button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV. 6. Version 5/29/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pr (red color) connector in the Component group (green color area - Select Component ...using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component...
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...Version 5/29/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the High Definition TV. 3. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the power to the TV and Set-Top Box. 5. Select AV ... cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Video output on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1....
...Version 5/29/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn on your Set Top Box user manual for more information about selecting the video or RF output of the High Definition TV. 3. Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the power to the TV and Set-Top Box. 5. Select AV ... cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Video output on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1....
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... for additional information on your pc computer timing mode to the RGB PC input (blue area) at an electronics store. Version 5/29/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to VESA 1366 x 768 at...: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 4. Connect the Audio Out on how to set your pc computer to the High Definition TV and PC Computer. 2. Turn off the power to the RGB PC Audio...
... for additional information on your pc computer timing mode to the RGB PC input (blue area) at an electronics store. Version 5/29/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to VESA 1366 x 768 at...: a) b) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 4. Connect the Audio Out on how to set your pc computer to the High Definition TV and PC Computer. 2. Turn off the power to the RGB PC Audio...
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Please see the table below for questions on how to set this timing mode). VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366 x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the... x 768 60 47.700 60.000 P N 85.500 1366 X 768 60 47.550 59.810 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive Version 5/29/2008 27 www.VIZIO.com
Please see the table below for questions on how to set this timing mode). VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.8.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366 x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the... x 768 60 47.700 60.000 P N 85.500 1366 X 768 60 47.550 59.810 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive Version 5/29/2008 27 www.VIZIO.com
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..., press the Power ON button on the side of the High Definition TV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Version 5/29/2008 28 www.VIZIO.com Initial Setup After powering on the TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; please press the button on... or Français, press the button on the back of the High Definition TV, or press the Power ON (Orange) button on the remote control. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your PLASMA HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 14 ~ 26 for detailed steps) 3. a....
..., press the Power ON button on the side of the High Definition TV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Version 5/29/2008 28 www.VIZIO.com Initial Setup After powering on the TV set, the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; please press the button on... or Français, press the button on the back of the High Definition TV, or press the Power ON (Orange) button on the remote control. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your PLASMA HDTV for Wall Mounting', see pages 14 ~ 26 for detailed steps) 3. a....
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Refer to www.antennaweb.org to point your TV set. a. RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue plus Red and White) connectors, Version 5/29/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com e. Press the button on the remote control. Select the correct input connection; Pressing this button will be displayed to...
Refer to www.antennaweb.org to point your TV set. a. RF (DTV/TV) connector, Composite (Yellow, Red and White) connectors, Component (Red, Green, Blue plus Red and White) connectors, Version 5/29/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com e. Press the button on the remote control. Select the correct input connection; Pressing this button will be displayed to...
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...Use. Version 5/29/2008 31 www.VIZIO.com b. d. Note: The TV set for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels would help you the specific channel when using high definition TV sets. Fine Tuning your TV set will see a picture on your TV set . Press the MENU button to find...: Composite (AV) and S-Video (AV) Cables can only be selected varies from provider to call your TV set display: a. please refer to change programs or channels; VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual HDMI connectors or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White connectors (if applicable). ...
...Use. Version 5/29/2008 31 www.VIZIO.com b. d. Note: The TV set for two different (distant) rooms, then scanning channels would help you the specific channel when using high definition TV sets. Fine Tuning your TV set will see a picture on your TV set . Press the MENU button to find...: Composite (AV) and S-Video (AV) Cables can only be selected varies from provider to call your TV set display: a. please refer to change programs or channels; VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual HDMI connectors or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White connectors (if applicable). ...
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... been fed into it. Enjoy your program if task has been completed. Version 5/29/2008 32 www.VIZIO.com button to ensure that the correct program times are shown when pressing the Guide key: Press the MENU... following to select the e. Press either or button to Standard. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual f. Press either or Picture Mode option. d. Press either or button to your TV watching!! The next screen will bring up the picture mode menu... reproduce the best picture quality out of your area. Your new TV set is now ready to exit the on screen display Menu.
... been fed into it. Enjoy your program if task has been completed. Version 5/29/2008 32 www.VIZIO.com button to ensure that the correct program times are shown when pressing the Guide key: Press the MENU... following to select the e. Press either or button to Standard. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual f. Press either or Picture Mode option. d. Press either or button to your TV watching!! The next screen will bring up the picture mode menu... reproduce the best picture quality out of your area. Your new TV set is now ready to exit the on screen display Menu.
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The VIZIO logo on the side of the High Definition TV. There are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the COMP button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on ... you are using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the side of the High Definition TV to change from orange to see a picture. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct...
The VIZIO logo on the side of the High Definition TV. There are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the COMP button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on ... you are using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the side of the High Definition TV to change from orange to see a picture. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct...
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... channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on page 62. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the button until the desired level is reached. TV Channels To step up or down to select Setup (wrench look alike icon...) options. Press either the or button to Wide and select it. Fore more information see Section 4.17.1 - Viewing Modes, on the side of the PLASMA HDTV or remote control until...
... channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on page 62. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold the button until the desired level is reached. TV Channels To step up or down to select Setup (wrench look alike icon...) options. Press either the or button to Wide and select it. Fore more information see Section 4.17.1 - Viewing Modes, on the side of the PLASMA HDTV or remote control until...
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...Parental Controls. The OSD consists of the High Definition TV can control all the function settings. the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. button on the side of the High Definition TV to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the MENU button on the remote... control or the CH + or CH - The TV will be shown on your program if task has been completed. Press MENU button when finished. 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to begin adjustment of the item. 5. Version 5/29/2008 36 www.VIZIO...
...Parental Controls. The OSD consists of the High Definition TV can control all the function settings. the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. button on the side of the High Definition TV to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press the MENU button on the remote... control or the CH + or CH - The TV will be shown on your program if task has been completed. Press MENU button when finished. 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to begin adjustment of the item. 5. Version 5/29/2008 36 www.VIZIO...
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... screen or repeatedly to return to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Use the or button to your preferred settings. Version 5/29/2008 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen ...Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, still the Picture adjustments are available...
... screen or repeatedly to return to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. Use the or button to your preferred settings. Version 5/29/2008 37 www.VIZIO.com Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. If Standard, Movie or Game is pressed, the On Screen ...Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is chosen for the Picture Mode, still the Picture adjustments are available...