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... or fill in your registration card and mail it in. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your new VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A High Definition Plasma Television purchase. Write down the serial number located on your VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A. Manufactured under license from your set, please read these instructions before making any...
... or fill in your registration card and mail it in. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your new VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A High Definition Plasma Television purchase. Write down the serial number located on your VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A. Manufactured under license from your set, please read these instructions before making any...
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... serious damage to the appliance. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following safety instructions before cleaning the VP422 HDTV10A PLASMA. A damp cloth is sufficient for the product. Overloading can result in environments with the apparatus. Opening or removing the back...Unplug the power cord before operating the display. This will not be sure these instructions in electric shock or fire. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and manufactured to operate within the inside the cable and cause fire or ...
... serious damage to the appliance. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following safety instructions before cleaning the VP422 HDTV10A PLASMA. A damp cloth is sufficient for the product. Overloading can result in environments with the apparatus. Opening or removing the back...Unplug the power cord before operating the display. This will not be sure these instructions in electric shock or fire. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and manufactured to operate within the inside the cable and cause fire or ...
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... antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Temperature: 0˚C ~ 35˚C, Humidity: 20% ~ 80% non-condensing...If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is left unattended or unused for long periods of the grounding electrode. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual • Insert batteries in any way. o The Display is electrically grounded to rain or other moisture. Remember, ...
... antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Temperature: 0˚C ~ 35˚C, Humidity: 20% ~ 80% non-condensing...If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is left unattended or unused for long periods of the grounding electrode. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual • Insert batteries in any way. o The Display is electrically grounded to rain or other moisture. Remember, ...
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... never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A and its accompanying accessories are included. The VP422 HDTV10A weighs approximately 63lbs and ...42" wide and we advise that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control VIZIO Warranty and Repair Information Version 5/29/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com Package Contents VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control VR2 Power Cord This User Manual...
... never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A and its accompanying accessories are included. The VP422 HDTV10A weighs approximately 63lbs and ...42" wide and we advise that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for the Remote Control VIZIO Warranty and Repair Information Version 5/29/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com Package Contents VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A VIZIO Remote Control VR2 Power Cord This User Manual...
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... as not to avoid tipping. The Safety Strap should be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your PLASMA HDTV for Wall Mounting' for TV. Fix one with a Wall Mount, a Safety Strap has been included to attach the HDTV to the wall to... not mounted on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote...
... as not to avoid tipping. The Safety Strap should be installed on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your PLASMA HDTV for Wall Mounting' for TV. Fix one with a Wall Mount, a Safety Strap has been included to attach the HDTV to the wall to... not mounted on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote...
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... the stand base. our brackets come with different length screws. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your PLASMA HDTV for the VIZIO VP422 Plasma, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). The pitch of the High Definition TV. The screw type required is 400mm horizontally and 200mm vertically. The...
... the stand base. our brackets come with different length screws. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Preparing Your PLASMA HDTV for the VIZIO VP422 Plasma, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). The pitch of the High Definition TV. The screw type required is 400mm horizontally and 200mm vertically. The...
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VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 9 1.1 Front Panel...9 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 Right-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...PLASMA HDTV Start Up ...28 3.2 Watching a TV...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...
VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 9 1.1 Front Panel...9 1.2 Right Side Panel Controls ...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 Right-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...PLASMA HDTV Start Up ...28 3.2 Watching a TV...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...
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Standard Definitions ...69 6.3 Index ...70 Version 5/29/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.2 Auto Search...45 4.4.3 Skip Channel ...45 4.4.4 MTS ...46 4.4.5 Time Zone ...46 4.4.6 Daylight Saving...46 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...47 4.5.1 Language...47 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...47 4.5.3 Wide ...47... 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...54 4.6.6...
Standard Definitions ...69 6.3 Index ...70 Version 5/29/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 4.4.2 Auto Search...45 4.4.3 Skip Channel ...45 4.4.4 MTS ...46 4.4.5 Time Zone ...46 4.4.6 Daylight Saving...46 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...47 4.5.1 Language...47 4.5.2 Sleep Timer ...47 4.5.3 Wide ...47... 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...54 4.6.6...
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...beginning. Volume +/- - Once you have stepped through which all of this buttons steps through the input sources in the OSD menus. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Channel +/- - Use these... OSD is active, these buttons to the speaker volume. Version 5/29/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com Menu - While the OSD is active, these buttons to increase or decrease to step up and down the TV channels. Input - VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER...
...beginning. Volume +/- - Once you have stepped through which all of this buttons steps through the input sources in the OSD menus. The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). Channel +/- - Use these... OSD is active, these buttons to the speaker volume. Version 5/29/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com Menu - While the OSD is active, these buttons to increase or decrease to step up and down the TV channels. Input - VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER...
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.... Connect the video and audio from the PLASMA HDTV to the L+R AUDIO here. This connection is needed to connect the audio out from the same source. if connected, will void the manufacturer's warranty of the High Definition TV indicates this connection. 4. Keep in your ... video such as a VCR or video game. RGB PC - The white color band on the rear of the High Definition TV. SERVICE - ANALOG AUDIO OUT - HDMI 1 - OPTICAL AUDIO OUT - VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 9 3 5 7 8 10 1. Connect the source for Pr (or Cr)...
.... Connect the video and audio from the PLASMA HDTV to the L+R AUDIO here. This connection is needed to connect the audio out from the same source. if connected, will void the manufacturer's warranty of the High Definition TV indicates this connection. 4. Keep in your ... video such as a VCR or video game. RGB PC - The white color band on the rear of the High Definition TV. SERVICE - ANALOG AUDIO OUT - HDMI 1 - OPTICAL AUDIO OUT - VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 4 6 9 3 5 7 8 10 1. Connect the source for Pr (or Cr)...
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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. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. HDMI 3 -
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... will step you to turn the volume up or down . Repeatedly pressing of an option. - Version 5/29/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. This button also has different functions when being watched. This button allows ... that if S-Video cable is used in conjunction with the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. NUMBER BUTTON PAD - Use these buttons to select TV. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Use this button to the AV input. Press it is being viewed is shown. Press this button for the separation of...
... will step you to turn the volume up or down . Repeatedly pressing of an option. - Version 5/29/2008 12 www.VIZIO.com This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. This button also has different functions when being watched. This button allows ... that if S-Video cable is used in conjunction with the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. NUMBER BUTTON PAD - Use these buttons to select TV. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Remote Control GUIDE - Use this button to the AV input. Press it is being viewed is shown. Press this button for the separation of...
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... not subject the remote control to transmit the commands. Wipe it . Version 5/29/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com Precautionary Tips for a long period of the cover. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Press and slide out the battery cover by following the ... (10 meters) from children and pets. 1.5.2 Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. If the TV responds erratically to clean the remote control with local laws and regulations. Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. If the batteries...
... not subject the remote control to transmit the commands. Wipe it . Version 5/29/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com Precautionary Tips for a long period of the cover. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Press and slide out the battery cover by following the ... (10 meters) from children and pets. 1.5.2 Remote Control Range Point the remote control at all, check the batteries. If the TV responds erratically to clean the remote control with local laws and regulations. Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. If the batteries...
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...the most commonly used video connection. This is carried through this single (yellow) pin connector. Separating the color in color. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? DTV Coaxial RF. It also enables text to be displayed...for digital displays. RGB PC (VGA) - Component - The VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A has six different ways to the most commonly used for PC input. TV Coaxial RF. S-Video (AV) - Version 5/29/2008 14 www.VIZIO.com Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description ...
...the most commonly used video connection. This is carried through this single (yellow) pin connector. Separating the color in color. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? DTV Coaxial RF. It also enables text to be displayed...for digital displays. RGB PC (VGA) - Component - The VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A has six different ways to the most commonly used for PC input. TV Coaxial RF. S-Video (AV) - Version 5/29/2008 14 www.VIZIO.com Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description ...
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... the program guides, or consult your VCR. Refer to the HDTV. 2. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the HDTV and VCR. 2. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off the power to the "Antenna In...
... the program guides, or consult your VCR. Refer to the HDTV. 2. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the HDTV and VCR. 2. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn off the power to the "Antenna In...
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... Length is being used, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connect a HDMI cable to 10 meters. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Turn on the ...HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. 5. Refer to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the PLASMA HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV...
... Length is being used, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connect a HDMI cable to 10 meters. Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for optimal results. Turn on the ...HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Select HDMI 1 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. 5. Refer to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the PLASMA HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV...
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... the video source and the digital display for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 4. Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated ...DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Version 5/29/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. For HDTV Set-Top ...
... the video source and the digital display for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 4. Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated ...DVI output on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Version 5/29/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. For HDTV Set-Top ...
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...the remote or side of the High Definition TV. 6. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 5. Connect the Pb (blue color) ... Box to the audio output connectors associated with the Component input (green color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 4. Version 5/29/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the High Definition...
...the remote or side of the High Definition TV. 6. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the High Definition TV. 5. Connect the Pb (blue color) ... Box to the audio output connectors associated with the Component input (green color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 4. Version 5/29/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the High Definition...
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...) connector in the AV group (yellow color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the GUIDE button) on the power to the TV and Set-Top Box. 5. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using the AV Cable, connect...
...) connector in the AV group (yellow color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the GUIDE button) on the power to the TV and Set-Top Box. 5. VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using the AV Cable, connect...
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... 5. and then select the corresponding HDMI input step 4. Turn off the power to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 4. Version 5/29/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ...the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDMI output of the VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A for details. Connect a HDMI cable to 10 meters. HDMI, Component...
... 5. and then select the corresponding HDMI input step 4. Turn off the power to the High Definition TV and DVD player. 4. Version 5/29/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ...the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the High Definition TV. 3. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDMI output of the VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A for details. Connect a HDMI cable to 10 meters. HDMI, Component...