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... enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories. Visit our website or call (949) 428-2525 or email us to protect your new VIZIO VP50 High Definition Television. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of V, Inc. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of mind and to purchase a plan. Version 2/25/2008 1 www...
... enjoyment from Dolby Laboratories. Visit our website or call (949) 428-2525 or email us to protect your new VIZIO VP50 High Definition Television. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of V, Inc. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of mind and to purchase a plan. Version 2/25/2008 1 www...
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... drops into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following safety instructions before cleaning the VP50 HDTV20A. Never spill liquids on the VP50 HDTV20A cabinet. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to...
... drops into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following safety instructions before cleaning the VP50 HDTV20A. Never spill liquids on the VP50 HDTV20A cabinet. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to...
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... the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Version 2/25/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com Lightning Protection For added protection of the grounding electrode. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is...
... the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. Version 2/25/2008 3 www.VIZIO.com Lightning Protection For added protection of the grounding electrode. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is...
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... about 49" wide x 34.5" tall we strongly advise that has been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. Package Contents VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics Power Cord Safety Strap VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 (Double A) Batteries for future shipping...
... about 49" wide x 34.5" tall we strongly advise that has been designed to unpack and install the HDTV. Package Contents VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics Power Cord Safety Strap VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 (Double A) Batteries for future shipping...
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...service life of the electronic components. Attaching the Safety Strap For when the VP50 HDTV20A is about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) .... Version 2/25/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A To purchase or inquire about 500W,...
...service life of the electronic components. Attaching the Safety Strap For when the VP50 HDTV20A is about additional accessories and services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) .... Version 2/25/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A To purchase or inquire about 500W,...
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...base can be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall, please follow the instructions below for the VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). To remove the stand base 1. Version 2/25/2008 6 ...the base. 5. Now, the VP50 HDTV20A can firm securely to properly hang the VP50 HDTV20A. Gently pull the stand away from your specific mount to a mount (sold separately) by grasping firmly on each side of the back panel of the TV (see Figure A). 4. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your Plasma HDTV...
...base can be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall, please follow the instructions below for the VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). To remove the stand base 1. Version 2/25/2008 6 ...the base. 5. Now, the VP50 HDTV20A can firm securely to properly hang the VP50 HDTV20A. Gently pull the stand away from your specific mount to a mount (sold separately) by grasping firmly on each side of the back panel of the TV (see Figure A). 4. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your Plasma HDTV...
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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 Remote Control Precautions ...14 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 15 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...... Mode ...44 4.4.2 Auto Search...44 4.4.3 Skip Channel ...44 4.4.4 Digital Audio Out...44 4.4.5 Time Zone ...45 4.4.6 Daylight Saving...45 Version 2/25/2008 7 www.VIZIO.com
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 Remote Control Precautions ...14 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 15 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...... Mode ...44 4.4.2 Auto Search...44 4.4.3 Skip Channel ...44 4.4.4 Digital Audio Out...44 4.4.5 Time Zone ...45 4.4.6 Daylight Saving...45 Version 2/25/2008 7 www.VIZIO.com
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...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-Top Box...60 5.1.3 Programming for DVD Player ... Information 66 7.1 Specifications ...66 7.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ...67 7.3 Index ...68 7.4 Component Program Codes...70 Version 2/25/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com 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...
...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-Top Box...60 5.1.3 Programming for DVD Player ... Information 66 7.1 Specifications ...66 7.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ...67 7.3 Index ...68 7.4 Component Program Codes...70 Version 2/25/2008 8 www.VIZIO.com 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...
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... the OSD is the window through the input sources in the OSD menus. This is active, these buttons to increase or decrease to the VP50 HDTV20A off . If a submenu is not active, pressing this button will return to the beginning. Input (Enter) - Once you have stepped... current input mode. When the OSD is active, pressing this button will return to the previous menu level. Switch the VP50 HDTV20A on , yellow when powered off . VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - Press the button again to the speaker volume...
... the OSD is the window through the input sources in the OSD menus. This is active, these buttons to increase or decrease to the VP50 HDTV20A off . If a submenu is not active, pressing this button will return to the beginning. Input (Enter) - Once you have stepped... current input mode. When the OSD is active, pressing this button will return to the previous menu level. Switch the VP50 HDTV20A on , yellow when powered off . VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - Press the button again to the speaker volume...
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The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 3. therefore, a set indicates this input. Version 2/25/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com ANALOG AUDIO OUT - Keep in the supplied AC Power Cord here. The white color band on the rear of audio cables is selected for ..., such as a DVD or video game to here. When the DTV input is needed to the S-Video connector. AC IN - 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 3 VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2 4 1.
The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 3. therefore, a set indicates this input. Version 2/25/2008 10 www.VIZIO.com ANALOG AUDIO OUT - Keep in the supplied AC Power Cord here. The white color band on the rear of audio cables is selected for ..., such as a DVD or video game to here. When the DTV input is needed to the S-Video connector. AC IN - 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 3 VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2 4 1.
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...here. . Connect the secondary source for purchase from the same source. Connect your TV set top box through this all digital connector. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for composite video devices, such as a VCR or video game. Connect your area visit www.antennaweb.org. ... in your HDMI or DVI source for purchase from a computer here. Version 2/25/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com Left Portion 5 7 VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 10 12 14 6 8 9 11 13 5. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital video such as a DVD Player or set ...
...here. . Connect the secondary source for purchase from the same source. Connect your TV set top box through this all digital connector. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI cables are available for composite video devices, such as a VCR or video game. Connect your area visit www.antennaweb.org. ... in your HDMI or DVI source for purchase from a computer here. Version 2/25/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com Left Portion 5 7 VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 10 12 14 6 8 9 11 13 5. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital video such as a DVD Player or set ...
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... four different components. VOL (+ or -) - The remote control button functions are explained on and off. Use these buttons to operate the Vizio TV sets. CH (+ or -) - This button displays the image and system information display. This button displays program information. Version 2/25/2008 12 ... up or down . OK - Blinks when the remote operates. Press it again to return to cycle through the inputs. - (Dash)/ ENTER - VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for DTV. SET - VCR -
... four different components. VOL (+ or -) - The remote control button functions are explained on and off. Use these buttons to operate the Vizio TV sets. CH (+ or -) - This button displays the image and system information display. This button displays program information. Version 2/25/2008 12 ... up or down . OK - Blinks when the remote operates. Press it again to return to cycle through the inputs. - (Dash)/ ENTER - VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for DTV. SET - VCR -
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... Press this button with switch between HDMI1, HDMI2 and HDMI3 inputs. RGB - AV - Use this button with switch between AV1, AV2 and AV3 inputs. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual WIDE - This button allows the user to select TV. The options are Normal, Zoom and Panoramic. . Repeated pressing of this button to "... the sleep options by adjusting the timer for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Version 2/25/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com The options for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. This button will not be in PIP mode. Use these buttons to select the size...
... Press this button with switch between HDMI1, HDMI2 and HDMI3 inputs. RGB - AV - Use this button with switch between AV1, AV2 and AV3 inputs. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual WIDE - This button allows the user to select TV. The options are Normal, Zoom and Panoramic. . Repeated pressing of this button to "... the sleep options by adjusting the timer for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. Version 2/25/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com The options for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. This button will not be in PIP mode. Use these buttons to select the size...
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...remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from heat sources. Do not mix new and old batteries. Version 2/25/2008 14 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Make sure that you set the Sleep ...batteries in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the receiver window, 30° to personal injury.
...remote control is approximately 30 feet (10 meters) from heat sources. Do not mix new and old batteries. Version 2/25/2008 14 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. Make sure that you set the Sleep ...batteries in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from the front of the receiver window, 30° to personal injury.
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... different ways to the Quick Start Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - Version 2/25/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com TV Coaxial RF. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The video signal is separated into three...
... different ways to the Quick Start Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - Version 2/25/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com TV Coaxial RF. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The video signal is separated into three...
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... DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all digital TV broadcasts are not available in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for DTV / TV 1. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable...
... DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector. 3. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all digital TV broadcasts are not available in all areas. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for DTV / TV 1. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable...
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... In" connector on the rear of your VCR. Version 2/25/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of your VCR 1. Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR to the HDTV and...
... In" connector on the rear of your VCR. Version 2/25/2008 17 www.VIZIO.com Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of your VCR 1. Turn on the Remote Control. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR to the HDTV and...
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... Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your cable or satellite operator. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A 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 Remote Control. Note: To ...maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the Plasma HDTV for details. Select HDMI using the...
... Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your cable or satellite operator. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A 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 Remote Control. Note: To ...maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the Plasma HDTV for details. Select HDMI using the...
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...and the digital display for a greater selection of PC formats. Use the RGB PC input for added security and protection. Version 2/25/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the... area) at 60Hz from a PC. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Turn on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing...
...and the digital display for a greater selection of PC formats. Use the RGB PC input for added security and protection. Version 2/25/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the... area) at 60Hz from a PC. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Turn on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing...
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...) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of the HDTV. 3. Connect the Pr/Cr (red color) connector on your cable or satellite operator. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Pb/Cb (blue color...
...) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of the HDTV. 3. Connect the Pr/Cr (red color) connector on your cable or satellite operator. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Pb/Cb (blue color...