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... reliable operation of time. If you to rain or other hazards. Incorrect polarities may cause damage and leakage of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any of high temperature, condensation may function abnormally. o The Display is designed and manufactured to insure compatibility. • When moving the product. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS...
... reliable operation of time. If you to rain or other hazards. Incorrect polarities may cause damage and leakage of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any of high temperature, condensation may function abnormally. o The Display is designed and manufactured to insure compatibility. • When moving the product. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS...
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... Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.vizioce.com or call us toll free at least 2 people to protect it from transportation damage. Package Contents VIZIO VP50HDTV VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services...
... Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO product, visit our web site at www.vizioce.com or call us toll free at least 2 people to protect it from transportation damage. Package Contents VIZIO VP50HDTV VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics AV Cable (Yellow, Red and White Connectors) Power Cord VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services...
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... VP50HDTV. Gently pull the stand away from your TV on each side of the back panel of the TV and the wall. Please make sure to read this user manual carefully before installing your specific mount to the TV. 3. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Installation Preparation Please read the instructions of the electronic components. If you choose to mount your VP50HDTV. 2. Place the VP50HDTV face down on the base. 5. The cord...
... VP50HDTV. Gently pull the stand away from your TV on each side of the back panel of the TV and the wall. Please make sure to read this user manual carefully before installing your specific mount to the TV. 3. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Installation Preparation Please read the instructions of the electronic components. If you choose to mount your VP50HDTV. 2. Place the VP50HDTV face down on the base. 5. The cord...
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... Settings for Video inputs 47 3.5.4 Image Settings (for PC) ...47 3.5.5 Advanced Image Settings for PC...48 3.5.6 Display Settings ...48 3.5.7 Audio Settings ...49 3.5.8 Parental Controls ...49 3.5.9 Setup ...50 3.5.10 Understanding Viewing Features...51 3.5.11 Viewing Modes ...51 3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode 52 3.5.13 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...52 3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls...53 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 55 3.6.1 Programming for VCR ...55 3.6.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...55 3.6.3 Programming for DVD Player...
... Settings for Video inputs 47 3.5.4 Image Settings (for PC) ...47 3.5.5 Advanced Image Settings for PC...48 3.5.6 Display Settings ...48 3.5.7 Audio Settings ...49 3.5.8 Parental Controls ...49 3.5.9 Setup ...50 3.5.10 Understanding Viewing Features...51 3.5.11 Viewing Modes ...51 3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode 52 3.5.13 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...52 3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls...53 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 55 3.6.1 Programming for VCR ...55 3.6.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...55 3.6.3 Programming for DVD Player...
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...Screen Display (OSD) menus. This button works to select a channel or enter a password. This button has been pre-programmed to select the codes to set -top box. VOL (+ or -) - OK - VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. LAST - POWER - Press this button is a programmable remote supporting up or down . This button selects a programmed VCR. DVD - This button recalls...
...Screen Display (OSD) menus. This button works to select a channel or enter a password. This button has been pre-programmed to select the codes to set -top box. VOL (+ or -) - OK - VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. LAST - POWER - Press this button is a programmable remote supporting up or down . This button selects a programmed VCR. DVD - This button recalls...
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... Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) Good (analog) White Black Blue Green and Purple Red HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - DTV Coaxial RF. RGB PC (VGA) - It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The complete video signal is the most advanced for PC input. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync...
... Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) Best (digital Good (analog) Best (analog) Better (analog) Good (analog) White Black Blue Green and Purple Red HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - DTV Coaxial RF. RGB PC (VGA) - It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The complete video signal is the most advanced for PC input. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync...
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VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 2.2.1 Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that is 10 meters or less. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for the Set-Top Box, you do not want to the HDMI 2 connection. If you are already using the INPUT button on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for...
VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 2.2.1 Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that is 10 meters or less. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for the Set-Top Box, you do not want to the HDMI 2 connection. If you are already using the INPUT button on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for...
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... the HDMI button on the power to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: : 1. If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your cable or satellite operator. Use the RGB PC input for more information about the video output requirements of PC formats. Note: a) b) c) The HDMI input on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual...
... the HDMI button on the power to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: : 1. If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your cable or satellite operator. Use the RGB PC input for more information about the video output requirements of PC formats. Note: a) b) c) The HDMI input on your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual...
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... audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on your Cable or Satellite Box (Better): 1. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set- Turn...
... audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component output on your Cable or Satellite Box (Better): 1. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the power to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set- Turn...
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... INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your DVD player. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for the DVD player, you . 2.4.1 Using HDMI DVD players that have several options for connecting your DVD player to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 20 www.VIZIOCE.com Version 4/17/2007 4. Refer to your VP50HDTV - VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting...
... INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your DVD player. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for the DVD player, you . 2.4.1 Using HDMI DVD players that have several options for connecting your DVD player to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 20 www.VIZIOCE.com Version 4/17/2007 4. Refer to your VP50HDTV - VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting...
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... Plasma TV. 3. Turn off the power to your DVD player. 5. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to use the HDMI 1 input for the DVD player, you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the Plasma...
... Plasma TV. 3. Turn off the power to your DVD player. 5. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to use the HDMI 1 input for the DVD player, you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the Plasma...
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Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD player to the AV2 connections coded by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. Refer to your DVD player and connect the other end to use the AV1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you...
Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD player to the AV2 connections coded by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. Refer to your DVD player and connect the other end to use the AV1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the S-Video output on your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you...
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... your Receiver/Amp user manual to external speakers. Press the button on the power to select the Audio Settings menu. 7. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to your Receiver/Amp system. Version 4/17/2007 26 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the remote to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Press the button on the remote to the Plasma TV and Receiver...
... your Receiver/Amp user manual to external speakers. Press the button on the power to select the Audio Settings menu. 7. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to your Receiver/Amp system. Version 4/17/2007 26 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the remote to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Press the button on the remote to the Plasma TV and Receiver...
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... RGB PC input (blue area) at an electronics store. 27 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Audio Out on the Remote Control. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on your pc computer user manual for additional information on the power to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. A RGB (VGA) cable and...
... RGB PC input (blue area) at an electronics store. 27 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Audio Out on the Remote Control. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on your pc computer user manual for additional information on the power to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. A RGB (VGA) cable and...
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... (S-Video or Video*), AV2 (S-Video or Video*), Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. *S-Video has priority. Select TV input (see Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment for Wall Mounting'. 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up 1. If a signal is connected to AV1 S-Video and AV1 Video simultaneously, then S-Video will be the only choice for the Plasma TV by pressing the TV button on the remote control. 4. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to AV2. 5. Connect Audio and Video Cables to select TV using the INPUT button on...
... (S-Video or Video*), AV2 (S-Video or Video*), Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. *S-Video has priority. Select TV input (see Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment for Wall Mounting'. 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up 1. If a signal is connected to AV1 S-Video and AV1 Video simultaneously, then S-Video will be the only choice for the Plasma TV by pressing the TV button on the remote control. 4. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to AV2. 5. Connect Audio and Video Cables to select TV using the INPUT button on...
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... the remote, control will only operate in different size modes on the remote or the +/- If you are using the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is reached. button...
... the remote, control will only operate in different size modes on the remote or the +/- If you are using the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV or remote control until the desired channel is reached. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is reached. button...
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... not work, or your brand is not listed, see "Searching for Component Codes." The Cable Box will turn on the remote control. 3. Try other codes that may include more functionality. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control You can program the remote control to four different components. Press and hold the SET button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice. 4. Point the remote control at the Cable Box and press the POWER button. Manually turn off . The VCR will turn on the remote control...
... not work, or your brand is not listed, see "Searching for Component Codes." The Cable Box will turn on the remote control. 3. Try other codes that may include more functionality. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control You can program the remote control to four different components. Press and hold the SET button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice. 4. Point the remote control at the Cable Box and press the POWER button. Manually turn off . The VCR will turn on the remote control...
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... using RGB mode, make sure it on the wall, try moving your Plasma TV's digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the the screen. You see a distorted picture or You may not display. You switch to HD because your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. You switch to be weak. Version 4/17/2007 58 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Problem Solution Power is securely connected. Adjust brightness and contrast. Press only one button at a time...
... using RGB mode, make sure it on the wall, try moving your Plasma TV's digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the the screen. You see a distorted picture or You may not display. You switch to HD because your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc. You switch to be weak. Version 4/17/2007 58 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Problem Solution Power is securely connected. Adjust brightness and contrast. Press only one button at a time...
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VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 5.3 Index A Accessories, 4 Adjustments Choosing Channels to Skip when Channel Surfing, 36 Closed Caption, 12, 38 DTV Tuner Setup, 33 Parental Controls, 40 Password for Parental Controls, 44 Selecting the Screen Size, 12, 31, 51, 62 Setting the Digital Audio Output On or Off, 37 Stepping through TV Channels, 8, 31 Time Zone, 33 Volume, 8, 31, 57 I Information DTV Channels, 42 Programs, 43 Inputs Antenna, 3 Connectors, 14 Rear Label, 9 Installation Base removal, 5 Preparation, 5 Safety Instructions, 2 Wall Mounting, 5, 28 C Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 57 Co...
VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 5.3 Index A Accessories, 4 Adjustments Choosing Channels to Skip when Channel Surfing, 36 Closed Caption, 12, 38 DTV Tuner Setup, 33 Parental Controls, 40 Password for Parental Controls, 44 Selecting the Screen Size, 12, 31, 51, 62 Setting the Digital Audio Output On or Off, 37 Stepping through TV Channels, 8, 31 Time Zone, 33 Volume, 8, 31, 57 I Information DTV Channels, 42 Programs, 43 Inputs Antenna, 3 Connectors, 14 Rear Label, 9 Installation Base removal, 5 Preparation, 5 Safety Instructions, 2 Wall Mounting, 5, 28 C Cleaning your VIZIO TV, 57 Co...
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... service, keep the dated bill or sale receipt as received by VIZIO Not Covered This warranty does not cover defects, malfunctions or failures resulting from the effective warranty date. Version 4/17/2007 65 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 5.4 Limited Product Warranty Please read your model, plans are offered for 2-5 years. The Customer will service the monitor using new or refurbished parts. Image...
... service, keep the dated bill or sale receipt as received by VIZIO Not Covered This warranty does not cover defects, malfunctions or failures resulting from the effective warranty date. Version 4/17/2007 65 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 5.4 Limited Product Warranty Please read your model, plans are offered for 2-5 years. The Customer will service the monitor using new or refurbished parts. Image...