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...becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. • The VP50 HDTV20A is dropped or damaged in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never push any heat source, i.e. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY ...correct outlet, or use and maintenance of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before moving the product. Do not turn on the top of electric shock, and other than the specified one may damage the wires inside the cable and cause fire ...
...becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. • The VP50 HDTV20A is dropped or damaged in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never push any heat source, i.e. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY ...correct outlet, or use and maintenance of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before moving the product. Do not turn on the top of electric shock, and other than the specified one may damage the wires inside the cable and cause fire ...
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...programmed DVD player. INPUT - This button allows the user to operate the Vizio TV sets. When selecting a digital channel directly use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. This button turns the sound on the following pages. EXIT - Remote LED - This ...MUTE - This button displays the image and system information display. OK - Note: this button to turn the volume up or down . VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for DTV. SET - This button starts all programming of main...
...programmed DVD player. INPUT - This button allows the user to operate the Vizio TV sets. When selecting a digital channel directly use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. This button turns the sound on the following pages. EXIT - Remote LED - This ...MUTE - This button displays the image and system information display. OK - Note: this button to turn the volume up or down . VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for DTV. SET - This button starts all programming of main...
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...Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. To turn off the sleep time using Remote Control The Sleep Timer lets you screen. 2. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in the ...until Off appears on the screen. Make sure that you want. The choices are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. This may result in...
...Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. To turn off the sleep time using Remote Control The Sleep Timer lets you screen. 2. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in the ...until Off appears on the screen. Make sure that you want. The choices are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. This may result in...
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...the HDTV. 2. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Version 2/25/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com Refer to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable (out-of the HDTV, or directly by pressing...4. For Professional antenna installation contact us at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn on the Remote Control. Make sure the antenna ...
...the HDTV. 2. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Version 2/25/2008 16 www.VIZIO.com Refer to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable (out-of the HDTV, or directly by pressing...4. For Professional antenna installation contact us at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623). Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn on the Remote Control. Make sure the antenna ...
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....VIZIO.com Note: If you have an off the power to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Connect the "Output to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the rear of your VCR to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Turn..., connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of your VCR. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 1.
....VIZIO.com Note: If you have an off the power to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Connect the "Output to the HDTV and VCR. 2. Select TV using the INPUT button on the rear of your VCR to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Turn..., connect it to the "Antenna In" connector on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear of your VCR. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 1.
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... and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Refer to the HDMI input of your cable or satellite operator. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI... on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 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. Note: a) b) The HDMI input...
... and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Refer to the HDMI input of your cable or satellite operator. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI... on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. 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. Note: a) b) The HDMI input...
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Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Version 2/25/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Use the RGB PC input for added security and protection. Select HDMI ... HDMI end to your cable or satellite operator. Refer to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Using an audio cable (white and red ...
Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Version 2/25/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the HDTV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Use the RGB PC input for added security and protection. Select HDMI ... HDMI end to your cable or satellite operator. Refer to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Using an audio cable (white and red ...
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...TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of... the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when ...green color area - row of the HDTV. 6. Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator.
...TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of... the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when ...green color area - row of the HDTV. 6. Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator.
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VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using the white and red...the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV,...Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Version 2/25/2008 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the AV2 connections coded by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on the Remote Control...
VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using the white and red...the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the AV1 input (yellow color area) at the rear of the HDTV,...Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Version 2/25/2008 21 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the AV2 connections coded by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on the Remote Control...
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...player. 4. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of your VP50 HDTV20A; VIZIO VP50 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 HDTV and DVD player. 2. Version 2/25/2008 22 www.VIZIO.com See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD Player (Best): 1. Turn on the remote or side of the VIZIO VP50 for optimal results. HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) ...
...player. 4. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the power to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of your VP50 HDTV20A; VIZIO VP50 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 HDTV and DVD player. 2. Version 2/25/2008 22 www.VIZIO.com See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD Player (Best): 1. Turn on the remote or side of the VIZIO VP50 for optimal results. HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) ...
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... end to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Turn on the Remote as many times as it takes to get you to HDMI3. Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select HDMI3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side...and DVD player. 5. Note: Refer to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Version 2/25/2008 23 www.VIZIO.com Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV...
... end to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Turn on the Remote as many times as it takes to get you to HDMI3. Turn off the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Select HDMI3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side...and DVD player. 5. Note: Refer to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Version 2/25/2008 23 www.VIZIO.com Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the HDMI Input (white color area) at the rear of the HDTV...
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...do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 6. Version 2/25/2008 24 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Pb/Cb (blue color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb/Cb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 ...pressing the Component button on your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn on the remote or side of the HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to...
...do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 6. Version 2/25/2008 24 www.VIZIO.com Connect the Pb/Cb (blue color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Pb/Cb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 ...pressing the Component button on your DVD Player (Better): 1. Turn on the remote or side of the HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to...
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... input on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to the S-Video jack in the AV2 group (orange color area). 4. Version 2/25/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com Select AV1 or AV2 by using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button...times as needed to either AV1 (yellow color area) or AV2 (orange color area) group. 3. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV3) Connecting your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector to get AV3 (S- Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the power to...
... input on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to the S-Video jack in the AV2 group (orange color area). 4. Version 2/25/2008 25 www.VIZIO.com Select AV1 or AV2 by using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button...times as needed to either AV1 (yellow color area) or AV2 (orange color area) group. 3. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV3) Connecting your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector to get AV3 (S- Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on the power to...
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...) cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV3 input on the HDTV. 3. Video). Version 2/25/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn on the power to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video... user manual for more information about the video output requirements of your VCR or Video Camera and to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2.
...) cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV3 input on the HDTV. 3. Video). Version 2/25/2008 26 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn on the power to the audio connectors associated with the S-Video output on your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video... user manual for more information about the video output requirements of your VCR or Video Camera and to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2.
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...to select SPEAKERS. 7. b) The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your program if task has been completed. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Press the button on the remote control to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. Optical Output ... sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Press the button on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Turn on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red...
...to select SPEAKERS. 7. b) The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your program if task has been completed. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Press the button on the remote control to select the Audio Adjust menu. 6. Optical Output ... sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Press the button on the remote control to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Turn on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red...
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...PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the product. Please see the table below for additional information on the Remote Control. Turn on how to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Please refer to set the TV timing mode to the RGB PC input (blue area)... 78.750 *1366x768 60 47.7 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 2/25/2008 28 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to set your pc computer and the other end to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB...
...PC Audio input (blue area) at the rear of the product. Please see the table below for additional information on the Remote Control. Turn on how to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Please refer to set the TV timing mode to the RGB PC input (blue area)... 78.750 *1366x768 60 47.7 60.00 P N 85.500 NOTES: N = Negative, P = Positive, * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 2/25/2008 28 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to set your pc computer and the other end to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB...
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Turning Power On Once all the components are secure. a. Press the button on the remote control....the remote to go to the next screen. The Language choice screen will come up; Version 2/25/2008 29 www.VIZIO.com Initial Setup After powering on the TV set , please make sure that the power cord is highlighted. Connecting ...press the Power ON button on the remote control. 4. the default English option is plugged into an AC wall socket. 2. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television Before you want. Also, verify that any cable, VCR, DVD, satellite or...
Turning Power On Once all the components are secure. a. Press the button on the remote control....the remote to go to the next screen. The Language choice screen will come up; Version 2/25/2008 29 www.VIZIO.com Initial Setup After powering on the TV set , please make sure that the power cord is highlighted. Connecting ...press the Power ON button on the remote control. 4. the default English option is plugged into an AC wall socket. 2. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television Before you want. Also, verify that any cable, VCR, DVD, satellite or...
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... then press the Menu key again to go back to bring up . Turn on your TV set . Some examples of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; Press the Menu key to previous screen. 32 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual connectors or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White...
... then press the Menu key again to go back to bring up . Turn on your TV set . Some examples of the VCR, Cable Box, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver; Press the Menu key to previous screen. 32 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual connectors or Separate-Video (S-Video) plus Red and White...
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...will be shown on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. Once the menu option is turned off. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press either the or button on your program if task has ... Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. The OSD consists of the main menu options may very depending on the remote control or the CH + or CH - 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 side of ...
...will be shown on the remote control or the VOL + or VOL - the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. Once the menu option is turned off. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to the settings, even if the TV is displayed, press either the or button on your program if task has ... Setup Setup Parental Controls 3. The OSD consists of the main menu options may very depending on the remote control or the CH + or CH - 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 side of ...
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... if task has been completed. Press either the or button to turn this feature On or Off. This feature can be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Version 2/25/2008 40 www.VIZIO.com White Peak Limiter Press the button to another. CTI Press ...Extender. Black Level Extender Press the button to your program if task has been completed. Press either the or button to turn this feature On or Off. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2.8 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for a channel being received from the antenna or ...
... if task has been completed. Press either the or button to turn this feature On or Off. This feature can be seen as sharpening the border between colors. Version 2/25/2008 40 www.VIZIO.com White Peak Limiter Press the button to another. CTI Press ...Extender. Black Level Extender Press the button to your program if task has been completed. Press either the or button to turn this feature On or Off. VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.2.8 Advanced Video Press the button to highlight the option for a channel being received from the antenna or ...