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... experience many years of your VIZIO PLASMA FHDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call toll free at techsupport@vizio.com. Visit our website or call (877)-698-4946 or e-mail us to protect your VP505XVT1A Purchase Date VIZIO is incorporated under license from ...Licensing LLC. THE TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; Thank you for future reference. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your support. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2008...
... experience many years of your VIZIO PLASMA FHDTV, please visit our website at www.vizio.com or call toll free at techsupport@vizio.com. Visit our website or call (877)-698-4946 or e-mail us to protect your VP505XVT1A Purchase Date VIZIO is incorporated under license from ...Licensing LLC. THE TRADEMARKS SHOWN HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS; Thank you for future reference. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your support. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © 2008...
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... place the VP505XVT1A on the VP505XVT1A immediately after this appliance to rain or moisture. Ensure that specified in the User Manual. Version 8/21/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com Continuous use in this case may result in electric shock or fire. Continued use a liquid or a spray ...or when it from overheating, be operated only from being damaged, the following safety instructions before connecting other hazards. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions ...
... place the VP505XVT1A on the VP505XVT1A immediately after this appliance to rain or moisture. Ensure that specified in the User Manual. Version 8/21/2008 2 www.VIZIO.com Continuous use in this case may result in electric shock or fire. Continued use a liquid or a spray ...or when it from overheating, be operated only from being damaged, the following safety instructions before connecting other hazards. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Important Safety Instructions This product is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions ...
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... of the following occurs please contact the dealer: o The power connector fails or frays. o Liquids, sprays or any way. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual • Insert batteries in accordance with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Incorrect polarities may cause damage and leakage of the batteries...
... of the following occurs please contact the dealer: o The power connector fails or frays. o Liquids, sprays or any way. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual • Insert batteries in accordance with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Incorrect polarities may cause damage and leakage of the batteries...
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...TV is about 50" wide; The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the TV with Hollywood Quality Video Technology and its accessories are included. Version 8/21/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com Package Contents VIZIO VP505XVT1A Plasma TV VIZIO... Universal Remote Control VUR8P HDMI Cable Premium Size VIZIO Screen Cleaning Cloth Power Cord This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Safety Strap Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 ...
...TV is about 50" wide; The screen can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the TV with Hollywood Quality Video Technology and its accessories are included. Version 8/21/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com Package Contents VIZIO VP505XVT1A Plasma TV VIZIO... Universal Remote Control VUR8P HDMI Cable Premium Size VIZIO Screen Cleaning Cloth Power Cord This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Safety Strap Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 ...
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... 8/21/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VP505XVT1A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for TV. To purchase or inquire about...your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. For proper ventilation, you should be defeated. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Please contact VIZIO for your PLASMA FHDTV...
... 8/21/2008 5 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VP505XVT1A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for TV. To purchase or inquire about...your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.VIZIO.com or call us toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.VIZIO.com. For proper ventilation, you should be defeated. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Please contact VIZIO for your PLASMA FHDTV...
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VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Preparing Your PLASMA FHDTV for your VIZIO VP505XVT1A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Remove the six (6) screws holding the base to a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the... the brackets being attached to place the screws back into place for your VIZIO VP505XVT1A. 2. Carefully remove the stand base. Place the TV face down on the stand. 4. The screw type required is recommended to the TV. The length of the screws will depend on the thickness of the mounting...
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Preparing Your PLASMA FHDTV for your VIZIO VP505XVT1A, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Remove the six (6) screws holding the base to a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the... the brackets being attached to place the screws back into place for your VIZIO VP505XVT1A. 2. Carefully remove the stand base. Place the TV face down on the stand. 4. The screw type required is recommended to the TV. The length of the screws will depend on the thickness of the mounting...
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VIZIO® VP505XVT1A 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 Right-Side Panel Connection ...11 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...12 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 15 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...15 1.5.3 VIZIO...PLASMA FHDTV Start Up ...32 3.2 ATV/DTV Tuner Setup ...36 3.3 Watching a TV... Display (OSD) ...41 4.2 TV Inputs Picture Adjustment ...42 4.2.1 Picture...4.2.9 Reset Picture Mode ...46 4.3 TV Input Display (Screen) Adjustments...47 4.3.1 Auto ...
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A 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 Right-Side Panel Connection ...11 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...12 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 15 1.5.2 Remote Control Range ...15 1.5.3 VIZIO...PLASMA FHDTV Start Up ...32 3.2 ATV/DTV Tuner Setup ...36 3.3 Watching a TV... Display (OSD) ...41 4.2 TV Inputs Picture Adjustment ...42 4.2.1 Picture...4.2.9 Reset Picture Mode ...46 4.3 TV Input Display (Screen) Adjustments...47 4.3.1 Auto ...
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VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 4.4.4 Balance...51 4.4.5 SRS TruSurround HD (SRS TSHD)...51 4.4.6 Speakers ...51 Chapter 5 SPECIAL FEATURES 52 5.1.1 MTS ...52 5.2 Special Features Adjustments...52 5.2.1 Language......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 ...
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 4.4.4 Balance...51 4.4.5 SRS TruSurround HD (SRS TSHD)...51 4.4.6 Speakers ...51 Chapter 5 SPECIAL FEATURES 52 5.1.1 MTS ...52 5.2 Special Features Adjustments...52 5.2.1 Language......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 ...
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...the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - Version 8/21/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. This is active, this window ...for the best response to step the TV channels up and down . ...
...the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) - Version 8/21/2008 9 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel POWER 'VIZIO' LIGHT- The VIZIO name lights white when powered on by pressing the button once. This is active, this window ...for the best response to step the TV channels up and down . ...
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...1 2 5 6 8 VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 10 11 12 3 4 7 9 1. This custom communication port is for factory service only. COMPONENT (YPb/CbPr/Cr with an input selected for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer's warranty of the TV indicates this connection. Connect... the source for component video devices such as a home theater system, external amplifier or stereo. AV/S-VIDEO IN - Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the PLASMA FHDTV to the ...
...1 2 5 6 8 VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 10 11 12 3 4 7 9 1. This custom communication port is for factory service only. COMPONENT (YPb/CbPr/Cr with an input selected for any purpose other than factory authorized service will void the manufacturer's warranty of the TV indicates this connection. Connect... the source for component video devices such as a home theater system, external amplifier or stereo. AV/S-VIDEO IN - Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the PLASMA FHDTV to the ...
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HDMI 4 - The white color band on the side of the TV indicates this connection. 1 Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital video such as a 2 DVD multimedia player or set top box through this connection. 2. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. Connect the fourth source for digital video such...
HDMI 4 - The white color band on the side of the TV indicates this connection. 1 Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for digital video such as a 2 DVD multimedia player or set top box through this connection. 2. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 1.4 Right-Side Panel Connection 1. Connect the fourth source for digital video such...
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... working with your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on the following pages. This button starts all programming of the remote). Use these buttons to set -top box. NOTE: This is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2. This button selects a programmed DVD player. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote...
... working with your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on the following pages. This button starts all programming of the remote). Use these buttons to set -top box. NOTE: This is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by the button sequence 2 8 DASH 2. This button selects a programmed DVD player. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 1.5 VIZIO Universal Remote...
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This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. These buttons turn the volume up or down . Version 8/21/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com GUIDE - Use the NaVigation Wheel to select your chosen option in OnScreen Display (OSD) menus. Note: this button for DTV. VOL (+ or -) - LAST - MUTE ... the On-Screen Display (OSD) after it has been activated by pressing the MENU button. EXIT - This button turns the sound on and off . VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Use this button is only functional for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. This button displays program information.
This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. These buttons turn the volume up or down . Version 8/21/2008 13 www.VIZIO.com GUIDE - Use the NaVigation Wheel to select your chosen option in OnScreen Display (OSD) menus. Note: this button for DTV. VOL (+ or -) - LAST - MUTE ... the On-Screen Display (OSD) after it has been activated by pressing the MENU button. EXIT - This button turns the sound on and off . VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Use this button is only functional for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. This button displays program information.
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...has been entered, this button will operate the Satellite Box the same as this button on your Satellite Remote. Pressing this button to select TV programming. This button allows the user to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer in 30 minute increments up to control your Cable/...Satellite Box or VCR. The options are Standard, Full Screen, Crop and Panoramic. Press this button to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Cable Box has been entered, this button will operate the Cable Box the same...
...has been entered, this button will operate the Satellite Box the same as this button on your Satellite Remote. Pressing this button to select TV programming. This button allows the user to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer in 30 minute increments up to control your Cable/...Satellite Box or VCR. The options are Standard, Full Screen, Crop and Panoramic. Press this button to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual When CABLE is selected and the code to match your Cable Box has been entered, this button will operate the Cable Box the same...
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...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 a volatile solvent. Version 8/21/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Keep the batteries away from heat sources. If the batteries are low or exhausted,...fire or lead to transmit the commands. Dispose of the batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Re-attach the battery cover. Do not subject the remote ...
...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 a volatile solvent. Version 8/21/2008 15 www.VIZIO.com Keep the batteries away from heat sources. If the batteries are low or exhausted,...fire or lead to transmit the commands. Dispose of the batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 1.5.1 Insertion of Batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Re-attach the battery cover. Do not subject the remote ...
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...video signal is the most commonly used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The complete video signal is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and ... color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in color. Separating the color in this single pin connector. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? It is the connection for digital displays. Good (analog) Yellow,...
...video signal is the most commonly used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The complete video signal is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white information and ... color' effects where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in color. Separating the color in this single pin connector. VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? It is the connection for digital displays. Good (analog) Yellow,...
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VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Refer to the program guides, or consult your VCR 1. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your cable, satellite or TV.... 4. Turn on the power to the "Antenna In" connector on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the rear of your VCR. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable (out-of...
VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Refer to the program guides, or consult your VCR 1. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your cable, satellite or TV.... 4. Turn on the power to the "Antenna In" connector on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector on the rear of your VCR. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or digital cable (out-of...
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...the FHDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Note: a) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Version 8/21/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com 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 details. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Turn on ...
...the FHDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Note: a) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. Version 8/21/2008 18 www.VIZIO.com 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 details. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Turn on ...
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Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI ... area) at the rear of the FHDTV. 4. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 1. Version 8/21/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your...
Turn off the power to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for added security and protection. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI ... area) at the rear of the FHDTV. 4. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 1. Version 8/21/2008 19 www.VIZIO.com Select HDMI 2 using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your...
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...green color area - Select Component using the INPUT button on your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component input (green color area - Using ...output connectors associated with the Component input (green color area) at the rear of the FHDTV. 6. Version 8/21/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the Remote Control. row of...
...green color area - Select Component using the INPUT button on your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component input (green color area - Using ...output connectors associated with the Component input (green color area) at the rear of the FHDTV. 6. Version 8/21/2008 20 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO® VP505XVT1A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the Remote Control. row of...