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...incorporated under license from your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your VIZIO Plasma TV, please visit our website at www.vizioce.com or call toll free at our website www.vizioce.com or... you register your new VIZIO VP50 High Definition Plasma Television purchase. "DCDi by Faroudja" is a registered trademark of enjoyment from SRS Labs, Inc. We recommend you will experience many years of Genesis Microchip Inc. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your VIZIO VP50HDTV either at 888-VIZIOCE ...
...incorporated under license from your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for your VIZIO Plasma TV, please visit our website at www.vizioce.com or call toll free at our website www.vizioce.com or... you register your new VIZIO VP50 High Definition Plasma Television purchase. "DCDi by Faroudja" is a registered trademark of enjoyment from SRS Labs, Inc. We recommend you will experience many years of Genesis Microchip Inc. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your VIZIO VP50HDTV either at 888-VIZIOCE ...
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...flat surface to avoid tipping. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VP50HDTV can either be installed on the wall for viewing. Unplug all of the cables and cords from the VP50HDTV by grasping firmly on a soft and ...4. To remove the stand base 1. Remove the six (6) screws on the wall, please follow the instructions below 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting' for the VIZIO VP50HDTV, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.vizioce.com. Version 4/17/2007 5 www.VIZIOCE.com...
...flat surface to avoid tipping. Install the TV in places with the correct power rating. Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VP50HDTV can either be installed on the wall for viewing. Unplug all of the cables and cords from the VP50HDTV by grasping firmly on a soft and ...4. To remove the stand base 1. Remove the six (6) screws on the wall, please follow the instructions below 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting' for the VIZIO VP50HDTV, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.vizioce.com. Version 4/17/2007 5 www.VIZIOCE.com...
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VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 8 1.1 Front Panel...8 1.2 Side Panel Controls...8 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...11 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 13 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...13 1.4.3 VIZIO......26 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ...27 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 28 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up...28 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...31 3.3 Adjusting Basic Plasma TV Settings ...31 3.4 DTV Tuner Setup ...32 3.4.1 Parental Controls for DTV...40 3.4.2 DTV Channel Information ...
VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 8 1.1 Front Panel...8 1.2 Side Panel Controls...8 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...9 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...11 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 13 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...13 1.4.3 VIZIO......26 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ...27 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 28 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up...28 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...31 3.3 Adjusting Basic Plasma TV Settings ...31 3.4 DTV Tuner Setup ...32 3.4.1 Parental Controls for DTV...40 3.4.2 DTV Channel Information ...
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... devices, such as a DVD Player or set top box here. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the Plasma TV to the L+R AUDIO here. Connect a headphone directly or use a wireless headphone system. Connect the primary source for digital video devices such ... 7. The yellow color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 14. The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 12. Connect the video and audio from the same source. Left Portion 5 6 7 8 VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 9 Note 13 14 10 12 5. RGB PC...
... devices, such as a DVD Player or set top box here. Use the white and red connectors to connect the external audio from the Plasma TV to the L+R AUDIO here. Connect a headphone directly or use a wireless headphone system. Connect the primary source for digital video devices such ... 7. The yellow color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 14. The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 12. Connect the video and audio from the same source. Left Portion 5 6 7 8 VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 9 Note 13 14 10 12 5. RGB PC...
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...video source and the digital display for details. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 4/17/2007 15 www.VIZIOCE.com If you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the ...component, or 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 Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 2.2.1 Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes...
...video source and the digital display for details. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 4/17/2007 15 www.VIZIOCE.com If you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the ...component, or 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 Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 2.2.1 Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes...
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... the DVI output on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your cable or satellite operator. Version 4/17/2007 16 www.VIZIOCE.com Select HDMI 1 using the... Box and connect the other end to the HDMI 2 connections. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI 1 input (white area) at the rear of PC formats. Use the RGB...
... the DVI output on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your cable or satellite operator. Version 4/17/2007 16 www.VIZIOCE.com Select HDMI 1 using the... Box and connect the other end to the HDMI 2 connections. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI 1 input (white area) at the rear of PC formats. Use the RGB...
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... (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. row of the Plasma TV. 5. Turn on your HDTV Set- Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the power to you...color) connector on the remote or side of connectors nearest to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 6. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. ...
... (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. row of the Plasma TV. 5. Turn on your HDTV Set- Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the power to you...color) connector on the remote or side of connectors nearest to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 6. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your cable or satellite operator. ...
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Refer to the Plasma TV. 4. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Version 4/17/2007 18 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all digital TV broadcasts are not available ...(RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Digital broadcasts are High Definition (HD). For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Select DTV using ...
Refer to the Plasma TV. 4. Refer to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Version 4/17/2007 18 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.3 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.3.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all digital TV broadcasts are not available ...(RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Digital broadcasts are High Definition (HD). For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Select DTV using ...
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... the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the power to the Plasma TV and VCR. 2. Turn on the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Version 4/17/2007... 19 www.VIZIOCE.com Select TV using the INPUT button on...
... the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the power to the Plasma TV and VCR. 2. Turn on the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Version 4/17/2007... 19 www.VIZIOCE.com Select TV using the INPUT button on...
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...options for connecting your DVD player to your VP50HDTV - Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Refer to your DVD player. Version 4/17/2007 4. HDMI, Component, SVideo and Composite (AV) inputs. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and your DVD player user manual for ... Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters or less. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface...
...options for connecting your DVD player to your VP50HDTV - Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Refer to your DVD player. Version 4/17/2007 4. HDMI, Component, SVideo and Composite (AV) inputs. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and your DVD player user manual for ... Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters or less. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface...
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... (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your DVD player. 5. Version 4/17/...player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 connection. For DVD Players with the HDMI 1 input (white area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn off the power to use the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Select HDMI 1 ...
... (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your DVD player. 5. Version 4/17/...player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 connection. For DVD Players with the HDMI 1 input (white area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn off the power to use the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Select HDMI 1 ...
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..., or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV, or directly by the purple area. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the... TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated ...
..., or you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV, or directly by the purple area. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the... TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 5. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated ...
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... DVD player and connect the other end to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group (red area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 5. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. ... 4/17/2007 23 www.VIZIOCE.com Connect the S-Video jack on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Refer to the AV2 connections coded by pressing the AV button on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the...
... DVD player and connect the other end to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group (red area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 5. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. ... 4/17/2007 23 www.VIZIOCE.com Connect the S-Video jack on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Refer to the AV2 connections coded by pressing the AV button on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the...
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... DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD Player (Good) : VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the ...Remote Control. row of the Plasma TV, or directly by the orange area. Select AV1 using the AV1 input for another component, or you...
... DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your DVD Player (Good) : VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the ...Remote Control. row of the Plasma TV, or directly by the orange area. Select AV1 using the AV1 input for another component, or you...
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Turn on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. Version 4/17/2007 25 www.VIZIOCE.com Refer to the Plasma TV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated ...
Turn on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. Version 4/17/2007 25 www.VIZIOCE.com Refer to the Plasma TV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated ...
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...through your Receiver/Amp system. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp user manual to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Note: a) b) Refer to your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it... 4. Press the button on the power to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Optical Output of the Plasma TV. Version 4/17/2007 26 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to select the corresponding audio input. Using an ...
...through your Receiver/Amp system. The audio output is active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your Receiver/Amp user manual to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Note: a) b) Refer to your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it... 4. Press the button on the power to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Optical Output of the Plasma TV. Version 4/17/2007 26 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to select the corresponding audio input. Using an ...
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...guide for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Turn on how to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 5. Refer to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. Turn off the power to your pc computer user manual for additional information ... (blue area) at an electronics store. 27 www.VIZIOCE.com Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the Plasma TV. 3. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Version 4/17/2007 Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting...
...guide for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Turn on how to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 5. Refer to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. Turn off the power to your pc computer user manual for additional information ... (blue area) at an electronics store. 27 www.VIZIOCE.com Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of the Plasma TV. 3. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Version 4/17/2007 Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting...
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... screen will need to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the TV or using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for detailed steps) 3.
... screen will need to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the TV or using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for detailed steps) 3.
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VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual b. Press the button when you have finished your selection. Press the MENU button on the remote control once to open the OSD menu. The Image Settings Menu will be displayed. Press the and buttons to highlight Cable / Antenna. Once selected, press the button to highlight the TV Menu sub-menu... to match the source you have connected to select this sub-menu. c. Version 4/17/2007 29 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the button to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the Plasma TV.
VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual b. Press the button when you have finished your selection. Press the MENU button on the remote control once to open the OSD menu. The Image Settings Menu will be displayed. Press the and buttons to highlight Cable / Antenna. Once selected, press the button to highlight the TV Menu sub-menu... to match the source you have connected to select this sub-menu. c. Version 4/17/2007 29 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the button to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the Plasma TV.
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...Press the MENU button repeatedly to start the search. Using DTV with an Antenna or Cable To use your area, type of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. h. Note: DTV digital broadcast is shown. Use the button to exit the On Screen Display (OSD... point your cable operator supplies in all areas. Press the button until the desired channel number is not available in Clear QAM; VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual g. i. j. consult your cable operator for questions on the remote or side of antenna and in which channels your antenna.
...Press the MENU button repeatedly to start the search. Using DTV with an Antenna or Cable To use your area, type of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. h. Note: DTV digital broadcast is shown. Use the button to exit the On Screen Display (OSD... point your cable operator supplies in all areas. Press the button until the desired channel number is not available in Clear QAM; VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual g. i. j. consult your cable operator for questions on the remote or side of antenna and in which channels your antenna.