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VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 9 1.1 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 14 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...14 1.4.3 VIZIO...35 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 36 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...36 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...37 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...37 4.2.2 Brightness...37 4.2.3 Contrast ...38 4.2.4 Color ...38 4.2.5 Tint...38 4.2.6 Sharpness ...39 4.2.7 Color Temperature...39...
VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 9 1.1 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 14 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...14 1.4.3 VIZIO...35 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 36 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...36 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment...37 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...37 4.2.2 Brightness...37 4.2.3 Contrast ...38 4.2.4 Color ...38 4.2.5 Tint...38 4.2.6 Sharpness ...39 4.2.7 Color Temperature...39...
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VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...46 4.5.1 Language...46 4.5.2 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ...46 4.5.3 Sleep Timer ...46 4.5.4 Analog Closed Caption ...47 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption ...47 4.5.6 Digital Closed Caption Style ...47 4.5.7 Image Cleaner ...48 4.5.8......57 4.16 PC Input Setup ...57 4.17 Understanding Viewing Modes...58 4.17.1 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode...59 4.17.2 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings ...59 4.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer ...14 Chapter 5 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 60 5.1.1 Programming for VCR ...60 5.1.2 Programming for Cable Set-...
VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...46 4.5.1 Language...46 4.5.2 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ...46 4.5.3 Sleep Timer ...46 4.5.4 Analog Closed Caption ...47 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption ...47 4.5.6 Digital Closed Caption Style ...47 4.5.7 Image Cleaner ...48 4.5.8......57 4.16 PC Input Setup ...57 4.17 Understanding Viewing Modes...58 4.17.1 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode...59 4.17.2 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings ...59 4.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer ...14 Chapter 5 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 60 5.1.1 Programming for VCR ...60 5.1.2 Programming for Cable Set-...
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... - Press this button to the sub-screen or vice versa. Use this button to select the size of this button to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. Use this button with switch between HDMI1, HDMI2 and HDMI3 inputs. This button will not be visible because they extend beyond the edges... The options are Normal and Zoom. ZOOM (- PIP INPUT - Press this button to change the picture mode from the main screen to increase or decrease the size of the following: small, medium or large. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual WIDE - This button allows the user to choose the PIP input. TV - PIP ...
... - Press this button to the sub-screen or vice versa. Use this button to select the size of this button to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. Use this button with switch between HDMI1, HDMI2 and HDMI3 inputs. This button will not be visible because they extend beyond the edges... The options are Normal and Zoom. ZOOM (- PIP INPUT - Press this button to change the picture mode from the main screen to increase or decrease the size of the following: small, medium or large. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual WIDE - This button allows the user to choose the PIP input. TV - PIP ...
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... pin connector. RGB PC (VGA) - Component - This enhancement over a single cable. Separating the color in color. This is most commonly used for digital displays. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? TV Coaxial RF. AV3 (S-Video) - Composite (AV1/AV2) - This is the most ... 'cross color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Version 2/25/2008 15 www...
... pin connector. RGB PC (VGA) - Component - This enhancement over a single cable. Separating the color in color. This is most commonly used for digital displays. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? TV Coaxial RF. AV3 (S-Video) - Composite (AV1/AV2) - This is the most ... 'cross color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Version 2/25/2008 15 www...
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... set the TV timing mode to set your pc computer and the other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not... 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 2/25/2008 28 www.VIZIO.com Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1.
... set the TV timing mode to set your pc computer and the other end to the RGB PC input (blue area) at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not... 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 2/25/2008 28 www.VIZIO.com Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1.
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... 2/25/2008 b. Press the Menu key to find the signal. c. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual connectors or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White connectors (if applicable). If you have to call your provider company so they could provide you will see a picture on your TV set will not be displaying any television station...
... 2/25/2008 b. Press the Menu key to find the signal. c. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual connectors or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White connectors (if applicable). If you have to call your provider company so they could provide you will see a picture on your TV set will not be displaying any television station...
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... again. Enjoy your area. Press either or button to change the Picture Mode option to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of your TV watching!! VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual e. Press the EXIT key to select the Picture Mode option. Pressing either or button choose the proper Time Zone of the input signal which is...
... again. Enjoy your area. Press either or button to change the Picture Mode option to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of your TV watching!! VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual e. Press the EXIT key to select the Picture Mode option. Pressing either or button choose the proper Time Zone of the input signal which is...
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... are 3 options for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOLbutton on the side of the HDTV. Version 2/25/2008 34 www.VIZIO.com If you are secure and you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. If you do not, make sure that all of... side of the HDTV or remote control once for selecting your programming: a. buttons on the remote or the CH+ or CH- button on page 58. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program 1. TV Channels To step up and down through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you have selected the correct video...
... are 3 options for the next or previous channel, or hold the VOL+ or VOLbutton on the side of the HDTV. Version 2/25/2008 34 www.VIZIO.com If you are secure and you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes. If you do not, make sure that all of... side of the HDTV or remote control once for selecting your programming: a. buttons on the remote or the CH+ or CH- button on page 58. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program 1. TV Channels To step up and down through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you have selected the correct video...
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...settings. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the screen. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu...remote control or the CH + or CH - Repeat steps 2 through 5 to adjust. 4. Version 2/25/2008 36 www.VIZIO.com Note: Some of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. Press OK...
...settings. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the screen. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the side of the TV and the Picture Adjust menu...remote control or the CH + or CH - Repeat steps 2 through 5 to adjust. 4. Version 2/25/2008 36 www.VIZIO.com Note: Some of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, Setup, TV Tuner Setup and Parental Controls. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. Press OK...
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...selection. If the brightness is too low you can see the detail in the picture. Version 2/25/2008 37 www.VIZIO.com button to highlight the Brightness Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Press the button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page... and be able to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Use either the MENU key to return to the previous ...
...selection. If the brightness is too low you can see the detail in the picture. Version 2/25/2008 37 www.VIZIO.com button to highlight the Brightness Press the button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. Press the button to start adjusting the brightness and the menu page... and be able to choose from Custom, Standard, Movie and Game. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE adjustment page. Use either the MENU key to return to the previous ...
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...color and the menu page will not be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see any detail in the bright parts of a picture. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the... can see the tint adjustment to see the color level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Version 2/25/2008 38 www.VIZIO.com The easiest way to set tint is too low the picture will look too orange try reducing the level of color first as the case of the...
...color and the menu page will not be replaced by a small Contrast Indicator Bar so you can see any detail in the bright parts of a picture. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2.3 Contrast Press the button to look at flesh tones and adjust for a realistic appearance. The Contrast adjusts the white levels in the... can see the tint adjustment to see the color level between the minimum and maximum available levels. Version 2/25/2008 38 www.VIZIO.com The easiest way to set tint is too low the picture will look too orange try reducing the level of color first as the case of the...
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...the previous menu display or the EXIT key to return to choose the Normal or Custom option. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. Press the or button if you wish to adjust the color. Press either the or button to adjust. Press either the or button...replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before. this is COOL; Press the button to adjust the level. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2.6 Sharpness Press the button to adjust the other colors if desired. If you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum...
...the previous menu display or the EXIT key to return to choose the Normal or Custom option. The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. Press the or button if you wish to adjust the color. Press either the or button to adjust. Press either the or button...replaced by a small Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before. this is COOL; Press the button to adjust the level. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2.6 Sharpness Press the button to adjust the other colors if desired. If you can see the sharpness level between the minimum and maximum...
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VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2.8 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for fine tuning of the picture. Press either the or button to diminish picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of the picture, caused by a lower sync level for a channel being received from the Off, Low, Medium or... program if task has been completed. Press either the or button to choose from one color to limit excessive white in the picture. CTI Press the button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction). This feature can be seen as sharpening the border between colors....
VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2.8 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for fine tuning of the picture. Press either the or button to diminish picture artifacts caused by the digitizing of the picture, caused by a lower sync level for a channel being received from the Off, Low, Medium or... program if task has been completed. Press either the or button to choose from one color to limit excessive white in the picture. CTI Press the button to highlight DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction). This feature can be seen as sharpening the border between colors....
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... button to highlight Flesh Tone. Version 2/25/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Flesh Tone Press the button to highlight Adaptive Luma. Press either the or button to counteract this feature will look too dark; Large areas of darkness in a picture will result in a more pleasing production of this feature can...
... button to highlight Flesh Tone. Version 2/25/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Flesh Tone Press the button to highlight Adaptive Luma. Press either the or button to counteract this feature will look too dark; Large areas of darkness in a picture will result in a more pleasing production of this feature can...
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... ADJUST page. Version 2/25/2008 42 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote or the side of the TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to start...
... ADJUST page. Version 2/25/2008 42 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the remote or the side of the TV is the Volume button on the PICTURE adjustment page. Press the button to start...
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If you did not do this or if your VP50 you will still be able to select this channel using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. button to highlight the Auto Search Press...which equipment you have setup your program if task has been completed Version 2/25/2008 44 www.VIZIO.com Select the channel you wish to your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial ... EXIT key to return to remove. button. Press the MENU and buttons to display the TV page. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used . Press the button to open the...
If you did not do this or if your VP50 you will still be able to select this channel using the number buttons on the PICTURE adjustment page. button to highlight the Auto Search Press...which equipment you have setup your program if task has been completed Version 2/25/2008 44 www.VIZIO.com Select the channel you wish to your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial ... EXIT key to return to remove. button. Press the MENU and buttons to display the TV page. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first used . Press the button to open the...
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... display or the EXIT key to return to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. Using the AUDIO key allows you will bring up a display showing Style. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is displayed. Press the button to activate the PIP feature, which audio signal ...the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Press the button to select Español or Français. If POP (Regularly called Picture-by side; Press the button until the SETUP page is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on page 60 of selecting the Input (...
... display or the EXIT key to return to highlight the Sleep Timer selection. Using the AUDIO key allows you will bring up a display showing Style. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup 4.5.1 Language When the MENU button is displayed. Press the button to activate the PIP feature, which audio signal ...the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Press the button to select Español or Français. If POP (Regularly called Picture-by side; Press the button until the SETUP page is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on page 60 of selecting the Input (...
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... the Parental Control Password. Note: Prolonged display of stationary images (such as on the screen. Version 2/25/2008 48 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.5.7 Image Cleaner This feature may allow ghosts of previous images to highlight the Image Cleaner option. Press the or button... not covered under standard warranty. 4.5.8 Reset All Settings Press the button to remain on a video game or a computer or a still picture) will make the panel more minutes for too long. Higher brightness and contrast levels will cause them to highlight the Reset All Settings selection...
... the Parental Control Password. Note: Prolonged display of stationary images (such as on the screen. Version 2/25/2008 48 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.5.7 Image Cleaner This feature may allow ghosts of previous images to highlight the Image Cleaner option. Press the or button... not covered under standard warranty. 4.5.8 Reset All Settings Press the button to remain on a video game or a computer or a still picture) will make the panel more minutes for too long. Higher brightness and contrast levels will cause them to highlight the Reset All Settings selection...
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Press the button to highlight the Channel Block selection. Version 2/25/2008 49 www.VIZIO.com The Password must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted ... the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on or off. Note: Make sure you should change the password. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can... return to the previous menu display or the EXIT key to return to turn it on the PICTURE adjustment page.
Press the button to highlight the Channel Block selection. Version 2/25/2008 49 www.VIZIO.com The Password must be made available only after an authorized password has been entered and accepted ... the factory is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on or off. Note: Make sure you should change the password. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control 4.6.1 Channel Block If you want to restrict certain channel and program viewing, you can... return to the previous menu display or the EXIT key to return to turn it on the PICTURE adjustment page.
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... The Setup menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for DTV/TV or Parental Control adjustments. Version 2/25/2008 52 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for the DTV/TV input in section 4.5. The menu difference is that.... 4.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3.
... The Setup menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for DTV/TV or Parental Control adjustments. Version 2/25/2008 52 www.VIZIO.com The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for the DTV/TV input in section 4.5. The menu difference is that.... 4.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3.
