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... our website or call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your VIZIO PLASMA FHDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call (877)-698-4946 or e-mail us to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and...
... our website or call us at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your VIZIO PLASMA FHDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call (877)-698-4946 or e-mail us to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and...
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...30 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions...31 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 32 3.1 Basic PLASMA FHDTV Start Up ...32 3.2 ATV/DTV Tuner Setup ...36 3.3 Watching a TV Program ...38 3.4 Adjusting Basic FHDTV Settings ...39 3.5 Program Information...40 3.6 Information on... TV Input Display (Screen) Adjustments...47 4.3.1 Auto Adjust ...47 4.3.2 Wide Mode ...48 4.3.3 Horizontal Position...48 4.3.4 Vertical Position ...48 4.3.5 Clock...48 4.3.6 Phase ...49 4.3.7 Overscan ...49 4.4 TV Inputs Audio Adjustment ...50 4.4.1 Volume ...50 4.4.2 Bass...50 4.4.3 Treble ...51 Version 8/21/2008 7 www.VIZIO....
...30 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions...31 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 32 3.1 Basic PLASMA FHDTV Start Up ...32 3.2 ATV/DTV Tuner Setup ...36 3.3 Watching a TV Program ...38 3.4 Adjusting Basic FHDTV Settings ...39 3.5 Program Information...40 3.6 Information on... TV Input Display (Screen) Adjustments...47 4.3.1 Auto Adjust ...47 4.3.2 Wide Mode ...48 4.3.3 Horizontal Position...48 4.3.4 Vertical Position ...48 4.3.5 Clock...48 4.3.6 Phase ...49 4.3.7 Overscan ...49 4.4 TV Inputs Audio Adjustment ...50 4.4.1 Volume ...50 4.4.2 Bass...50 4.4.3 Treble ...51 Version 8/21/2008 7 www.VIZIO....
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... 5.3.2 Parental Lock Enable...56 5.3.3 Digital TV Parental Control ...57 5.3.4 TV Rating...58 5.3.5 Movie Rating...58 5.3.6 Blocked Unrated Programming...59 5.3.7 Access Code Edit ...59 5.4 Understanding Viewing Features ...60 5.4.1 Viewing Modes ...60 Chapter 6 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode 61 6.1 PIP Mode Adjustments...61 6.1.1 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings ...61 6.2 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 62 6.2.1 Programming...
... 5.3.2 Parental Lock Enable...56 5.3.3 Digital TV Parental Control ...57 5.3.4 TV Rating...58 5.3.5 Movie Rating...58 5.3.6 Blocked Unrated Programming...59 5.3.7 Access Code Edit ...59 5.4 Understanding Viewing Features ...60 5.4.1 Viewing Modes ...60 Chapter 6 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode 61 6.1 PIP Mode Adjustments...61 6.1.1 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings ...61 6.2 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 62 6.2.1 Programming...
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...as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. AV/S-VIDEO IN - The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 3. ANALOG AUDIO... OUT - Connect the audio from the same source. A 1/8" plug stereo cable is for factory service only. DTV/TV - Connect to connect the external video from the PLASMA... 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 5 6 8 VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 10 11 12 3 4 7 9 1. SERVICE - Use of the TV indicates this equipment. 2. The audio signal associated with ...
...as a DVD multimedia player or set top box here. AV/S-VIDEO IN - The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 3. ANALOG AUDIO... OUT - Connect the audio from the same source. A 1/8" plug stereo cable is for factory service only. DTV/TV - Connect to connect the external video from the PLASMA... 1.3 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 5 6 8 VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 10 11 12 3 4 7 9 1. SERVICE - Use of the TV indicates this equipment. 2. The audio signal associated with ...
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... 2 DVD multimedia player or set top box through this connection. 1 Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). The white color band on the side of the TV indicates this all digital connector. ...third source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this connection. 2. The white color band on the side of the TV indicates this all digital connector. HDMI 4 - Version 8/21/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. HDMI...
... 2 DVD multimedia player or set top box through this connection. 1 Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). The white color band on the side of the TV indicates this all digital connector. ...third source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this connection. 2. The white color band on the side of the TV indicates this all digital connector. HDMI 4 - Version 8/21/2008 11 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. HDMI...
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... the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2. This button selects a programmed Audio Receiver/Amp/Home Theatre System. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions back to TV. This button allows the user to operate the VIZIO FHDTV. When selecting a digital channel directly use this button to 4 devices (see DVD, AUDIO, CABLE...
... the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2. This button selects a programmed Audio Receiver/Amp/Home Theatre System. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions back to TV. This button allows the user to operate the VIZIO FHDTV. When selecting a digital channel directly use this button to 4 devices (see DVD, AUDIO, CABLE...
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... between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over SVideo takes advantage of the High Definition content. TV Coaxial RF. This is most commonly used video connection... the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. Component - VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VP505XVT1A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this...
... between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over SVideo takes advantage of the High Definition content. TV Coaxial RF. This is most commonly used video connection... the black-and-white information and the other two containing the color information. Component - VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO VP505XVT1A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this...
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...quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the FHDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Turn off the power to 10 meters. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI Input HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have... a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the PLASMA FHDTV for more...
...quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the FHDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Turn off the power to 10 meters. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI Input HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have... a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the PLASMA FHDTV for more...
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... connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the FHDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 1. Version 8/21/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Using a HDMI-...DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the HDMI 2 Input (white color area) at the rear of the FHDTV. 4. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to your...
... connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the FHDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 1. Version 8/21/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Using a HDMI-...DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the HDMI 2 Input (white color area) at the rear of the FHDTV. 4. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box and the HDMI end to your...
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... Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Note: a) Refer to the FHDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Version 8/21/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Select Component using the INPUT button on the remote or side of... the FHDTV. 3. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the FHDTV, or directly...
... Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Note: a) Refer to the FHDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Version 8/21/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com Select Component using the INPUT button on the remote or side of... the FHDTV. 3. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the FHDTV, or directly...
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... rear of the FHDTV. 3. Version 8/21/2008 21 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the FHDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the FHDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Note: Refer to the audio connectors associated with... the AV input (yellow color area) at the rear of the FHDTV. 4. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Using the AV...
... rear of the FHDTV. 3. Version 8/21/2008 21 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the FHDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the FHDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Note: Refer to the audio connectors associated with... the AV input (yellow color area) at the rear of the FHDTV. 4. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on the Remote Control. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Using the AV...
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... other end to enable the external display (the FHDTV). Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the FHDTV. 4. Please refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide for the device to... the RGB PC input (blue area) at 60Hz. Version 8/21/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC (Computer) 1. Select RGB using the INPUT button on how to set your pc computer to the operating instructions for additional information on the remote or side of ...
... other end to enable the external display (the FHDTV). Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode and the video output requirements of the FHDTV. 4. Please refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide for the device to... the RGB PC input (blue area) at 60Hz. Version 8/21/2008 30 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC (Computer) 1. Select RGB using the INPUT button on how to set your pc computer to the operating instructions for additional information on the remote or side of ...
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... 800 x 600 56 35.100 56.000 P P 36.000 800 x 600 60 37.879 60.317 P P 40.000 800 x 600 72 48.077 72.188 P P 50.000 800 x 600 75 46.875 75.000 P P 49.500 1024 x 768 60 48.363 60.004 N N 65.000 1024 x 768 70 56.476 70....500 Version 8/21/2008 31 www.VIZIO.com Please see the table below for instructions on how to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz...
... 800 x 600 56 35.100 56.000 P P 36.000 800 x 600 60 37.879 60.317 P P 40.000 800 x 600 72 48.077 72.188 P P 50.000 800 x 600 75 46.875 75.000 P P 49.500 1024 x 768 60 48.363 60.004 N N 65.000 1024 x 768 70 56.476 70....500 Version 8/21/2008 31 www.VIZIO.com Please see the table below for instructions on how to the graphic card's user guide for the factory preset resolutions. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1920x1080 at 60Hz...
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... control to go to Step 5. If you the first of six (6) screens with steps to follow to ready the TV for detailed steps) 3. If this point, if a Set-Top Box from your Local Cable or Satellite Service Company or other equipment is not the case, please continue to Step...will be shown next. Press the ▼ button to either Français or Español; a. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your PLASMA FHDTV for Wall Mounting', see Chapter 2 for viewing your favorite programs and movies. Turning Power On Once all...
... control to go to Step 5. If you the first of six (6) screens with steps to follow to ready the TV for detailed steps) 3. If this point, if a Set-Top Box from your Local Cable or Satellite Service Company or other equipment is not the case, please continue to Step...will be shown next. Press the ▼ button to either Français or Español; a. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your PLASMA FHDTV for Wall Mounting', see Chapter 2 for viewing your favorite programs and movies. Turning Power On Once all...
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... option from provider to find the signal. Select the correct input connection - VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 5. The TV will be selected varies from the following selections: TV, AV (S-VIDEO), AV (Composite), Component, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 and HDMI4. meaning that the TV set . If the selected input is no picture, make a selection, press either...
... option from provider to find the signal. Select the correct input connection - VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 5. The TV will be selected varies from the following selections: TV, AV (S-VIDEO), AV (Composite), Component, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 and HDMI4. meaning that the TV set . If the selected input is no picture, make a selection, press either...
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...key to highlight DTV Tuner Setup. Press either ◄ or ► button scroll across to optimize your local area Time Zone. Your new TV set for the input signal being sent. After completing Procedure 4 or Procedure 5, please follow the steps below to the icon showing the tower antenna.... VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 6. Press the OK button to scroll the choices Cool, Normal, Warm and Custom. i. b. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to exit the on screen display Menu. Enjoy your TV set is now ready to Standard. Press the EXIT key to highlight the Picture...
...key to highlight DTV Tuner Setup. Press either ◄ or ► button scroll across to optimize your local area Time Zone. Your new TV set for the input signal being sent. After completing Procedure 4 or Procedure 5, please follow the steps below to the icon showing the tower antenna.... VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 6. Press the OK button to scroll the choices Cool, Normal, Warm and Custom. i. b. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to exit the on screen display Menu. Enjoy your TV set is now ready to Standard. Press the EXIT key to highlight the Picture...
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...selected the correct video input source. 3. If you are secure and you are using an antenna or cable connected through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT ...change the channel. c. Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the FHDTV and on the side of the FHDTV. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 3.3 Watching a TV Program Before watching TV, please make sure that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. b. Note: ...
...selected the correct video input source. 3. If you are secure and you are using an antenna or cable connected through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT ...change the channel. c. Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the FHDTV and on the side of the FHDTV. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 3.3 Watching a TV Program Before watching TV, please make sure that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. b. Note: ...
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... only operate in different size modes on the side of the PLASMA FHDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. button on the FHDTV. Wide Using this feature, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes, and only after channels have been scanned. Press the ... ► button to select among the modes. Press the ▼ button to scroll down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 3.4 Adjusting Basic FHDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it using the OK button Press either the ◄ or ...
... only operate in different size modes on the side of the PLASMA FHDTV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. button on the FHDTV. Wide Using this feature, you can watch video content in DTV and TV modes, and only after channels have been scanned. Press the ... ► button to select among the modes. Press the ▼ button to scroll down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 3.4 Adjusting Basic FHDTV Settings Volume To adjust the volume, press and hold it using the OK button Press either the ◄ or ...
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...◄ or ► / VOL + or VOL - Press the OK key to accept the setting and then the EXIT key to the desired value. button to adjust to exit the menu screen. Version 8/21/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com The TV will show. button on your selected input source. Press either ◄ or ►...; button on the side and scroll across the main menus at the top of the OSD screen. If a variable value applies to the settings, even if the TV is turned off. 4.1 Using...
...◄ or ► / VOL + or VOL - Press the OK key to accept the setting and then the EXIT key to the desired value. button to adjust to exit the menu screen. Version 8/21/2008 41 www.VIZIO.com The TV will show. button on your selected input source. Press either ◄ or ►...; button on the side and scroll across the main menus at the top of the OSD screen. If a variable value applies to the settings, even if the TV is turned off. 4.1 Using...
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Once the adjustments are available to set to your preferred settings 4.2.1 Picture Mode Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in darker parts of the ... picture will disappear and be able to see the brightness level between minimum and maximum. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 4.2 TV Inputs Picture Adjustment In general, the following features and options apply to every input on the TV, with the exception where the Ø symbol is shown to imply that the option is...
Once the adjustments are available to set to your preferred settings 4.2.1 Picture Mode Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the Picture Mode selection. The Brightness adjusts the black levels in darker parts of the ... picture will disappear and be able to see the brightness level between minimum and maximum. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 4.2 TV Inputs Picture Adjustment In general, the following features and options apply to every input on the TV, with the exception where the Ø symbol is shown to imply that the option is...