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... electric shock. • Follow instructions for future reference. • To avoid the risk of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any heat source, i.e. o The Display is exposed to an area of high temperature, condensation may cause fire or...not try to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may function abnormally. Operating the product in environments with instructions. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and ...
... electric shock. • Follow instructions for future reference. • To avoid the risk of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any heat source, i.e. o The Display is exposed to an area of high temperature, condensation may cause fire or...not try to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may function abnormally. Operating the product in environments with instructions. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and ...
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... to protect them from transportation damage. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping. Package Contents VIZIO P42 HDTV 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 Brochure Version 1/18...
... to protect them from transportation damage. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping. Package Contents VIZIO P42 HDTV 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 Brochure Version 1/18...
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... Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO P42 HDTV are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO P42 HDTV To purchase or inquire about 380W, please use one with high humidity, ...dust or smoke so as not to mount your VIZIO HDTV. If you must not...
... Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO P42 HDTV are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO P42 HDTV To purchase or inquire about 380W, please use one with high humidity, ...dust or smoke so as not to mount your VIZIO HDTV. If you must not...
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VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 6 1.1 Front Panel...6 1.2 Side Panel Controls...6 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...6 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...6 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 6 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...6 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions 6 Chapter 2 ... ...6 3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls...6 3.5.15 Setting the Sleep Timer ...6 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 6 3.6.1 Programming for VCR ...6 3.6.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...6 3.6.3 Programming for DVD ...
VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 6 1.1 Front Panel...6 1.2 Side Panel Controls...6 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...6 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...6 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 6 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...6 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions 6 Chapter 2 ... ...6 3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls...6 3.5.15 Setting the Sleep Timer ...6 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 6 3.6.1 Programming for VCR ...6 3.6.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...6 3.6.3 Programming for DVD ...
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... OSD is active, these buttons to the beginning. Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to be adjusted. Point the remote control directly at this button confirms the menu function to the previous menu level. While the OSD is active, this window for the best response... function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons to increase or decrease to the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED -
... OSD is active, these buttons to the beginning. Once you have stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to be adjusted. Point the remote control directly at this button confirms the menu function to the previous menu level. While the OSD is active, this window for the best response... function as left and right controls in the OSD menus. Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons to increase or decrease to the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED -
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... these buttons to the Standby mode. CH (+ or -) - MUTE - VOL (+ or -) - MENU - This button displays program information. VIZIO Remote Control Button Description SET - This button selects a programmed DVD player. These buttons change the channels up to turn the On-Screen Display (OSD)... on the remote to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. Note: this button to turn the volume up to control up or down . VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can ...
... these buttons to the Standby mode. CH (+ or -) - MUTE - VOL (+ or -) - MENU - This button displays program information. VIZIO Remote Control Button Description SET - This button selects a programmed DVD player. These buttons change the channels up to turn the On-Screen Display (OSD)... on the remote to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. Note: this button to turn the volume up to control up or down . VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can ...
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... or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. Repeated pressing of this button pauses the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. The options are Wide, Normal, Zoom, Panoramic. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - This button also ...functions as a DVD Next Chapter when the component is activated with the remote control. CC/Stop - Version 1/18/2006 13 ...
... or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. Repeated pressing of this button pauses the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. The options are Wide, Normal, Zoom, Panoramic. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - This button also ...functions as a DVD Next Chapter when the component is activated with the remote control. CC/Stop - Version 1/18/2006 13 ...
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... or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to transmit the commands. Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. This may pose a fire risk ...or lead to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry ...
... or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to transmit the commands. Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. This may pose a fire risk ...or lead to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry ...
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See www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD player to your DVD player. 4. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI ... manual for optimal results. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 1/18/2006 17 www.VIZIOCE.com Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the Plasma TV and your P42HDTV -...
See www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for connecting your DVD player to your DVD player. 4. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI ... manual for optimal results. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 1/18/2006 17 www.VIZIOCE.com Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the Plasma TV and your P42HDTV -...
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... Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red ...connectors), connect the cable to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the ...
... Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red ...connectors), connect the cable to the audio connectors associated with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the ...
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... Plasma TV. 5. Note: a) b) If you can connect the DVD player to your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the Remote Control. 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you are already using ...the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by the blue area. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component...
... Plasma TV. 5. Note: a) b) If you can connect the DVD player to your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the Remote Control. 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you are already using ...the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by the blue area. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component...
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... to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 5. Select AV3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2.
... to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 5. Select AV3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2.
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...group (yellow color area - Select AV1 using the INPUT button on your DVD player to your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by the brown area. Refer to the corresponding R (red color) ...and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV1 group (yellow color area - Version 1/18/2006 21 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the Remote Control. If you are already using the S-Video input for another component, or you do not want to the AV2 connections coded by the blue...
...group (yellow color area - Select AV1 using the INPUT button on your DVD player to your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by the brown area. Refer to the corresponding R (red color) ...and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV1 group (yellow color area - Version 1/18/2006 21 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the Remote Control. If you are already using the S-Video input for another component, or you do not want to the AV2 connections coded by the blue...
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VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 ... power to the HDMI input of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Turn on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the... remote or side of the Plasma TV for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. HDCP...
VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 ... power to the HDMI input of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Turn on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the... remote or side of the Plasma TV for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. HDCP...
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.... Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. Version 1/18/2006 23 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output...
.... Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. Version 1/18/2006 23 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output...
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...of connectors nearest to you are already using the INPUT button on your cable or satellite operator. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 6. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from ...and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the Remote Control. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the ...
...of connectors nearest to you are already using the INPUT button on your cable or satellite operator. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 6. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from ...and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the Remote Control. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the ...
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... S-Video output on the Remote Control. Version 1/18/2006 25 www.VIZIOCE.com Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the audio output connectors associated with the AV3 input (brown area) at the rear of the product. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting... Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Select AV3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your VCR...
... S-Video output on the Remote Control. Version 1/18/2006 25 www.VIZIOCE.com Note: Refer to your VCR or Video Camera and connect the other end to the audio output connectors associated with the AV3 input (brown area) at the rear of the product. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting... Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Select AV3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on your VCR...
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Turn on the Remote Control. Make sure the antenna is correctly grounded. For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the DTV connector at www.VIZIOCE.com ... or Digital Cable for DTV 1. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) There are several options for RF connection to the Plasma TV depending upon whether you are...
Turn on the Remote Control. Make sure the antenna is correctly grounded. For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the DTV connector at www.VIZIOCE.com ... or Digital Cable for DTV 1. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) There are several options for RF connection to the Plasma TV depending upon whether you are...
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... on the power to the Plasma TV and VCR. 4. Version 1/18/2006 27 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear... connector at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the Plasma TV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and VCR. 2. Turn off the power to the...
... on the power to the Plasma TV and VCR. 4. Version 1/18/2006 27 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the rear... connector at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the Plasma TV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. 2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and VCR. 2. Turn off the power to the...
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...amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp user manual to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV input. Turn on the remote control to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Version 1/18/2006 28 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the on the Receiver/Amp and connect ... from the Plasma TV will now be connected directly to the ANALOG OUT (gray area) audio connectors at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors...
...amplified and cannot be routed through your Receiver/Amp user manual to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV input. Turn on the remote control to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Version 1/18/2006 28 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the on the Receiver/Amp and connect ... from the Plasma TV will now be connected directly to the ANALOG OUT (gray area) audio connectors at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors...