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For maximum benefit of mind and to purchase a plan. We recommend you register your VIZIO P42 HDTV either at [email protected]. We hope you for your support. These plans give additional coverage during the standard ...investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers onsite extended warranty service plans. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for future reference. Thank you will experience many years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO P42 High Definition Television. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the ...
For maximum benefit of mind and to purchase a plan. We recommend you register your VIZIO P42 HDTV either at [email protected]. We hope you for your support. These plans give additional coverage during the standard ...investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers onsite extended warranty service plans. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for future reference. Thank you will experience many years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO P42 High Definition Television. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the ...
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... the product close to high voltages, the risk of power source indicated on the P42 Plasma HDTV. • The P42 Plasma HDTV should be used for cleaning the product. Do not place the P42 Plasma HDTV in a safe place for ventilation. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the ...before moving the product. A damp cloth is sufficient for repair. Continuous use a liquid or a spray cleaner for the product. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to qualified ...
... the product close to high voltages, the risk of power source indicated on the P42 Plasma HDTV. • The P42 Plasma HDTV should be used for cleaning the product. Do not place the P42 Plasma HDTV in a safe place for ventilation. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the ...before moving the product. A damp cloth is sufficient for repair. Continuous use a liquid or a spray cleaner for the product. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to qualified ...
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Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the ...
Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it could fall into such power lines or circuits. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the ...
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...future shipping. Now you have opened the carton check that the P42 HDTV is in polyfoam and a cardboard carton that have at least 2 people to protect them from transportation damage. 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...
...future shipping. Now you have opened the carton check that the P42 HDTV is in polyfoam and a cardboard carton that have at least 2 people to protect them from transportation damage. 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...
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...-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.vizioce.com. VIZIO offers professional installation services. VIZIO P42 HDTV User 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...
...-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.vizioce.com. VIZIO offers professional installation services. VIZIO P42 HDTV User 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...
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...mounted on the wall for the VIZIO P42HDTV, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Please make sure to properly hang the P42HDTV. Figure B To find the perfect mount for viewing. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Preparing Your Plasma TV... for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P42HDTV can either be removed (see Figure B). To remove the stand base 1. Figure A 5. Now, the P42HDTV...
...mounted on the wall for the VIZIO P42HDTV, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Please make sure to properly hang the P42HDTV. Figure B To find the perfect mount for viewing. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Preparing Your Plasma TV... for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P42HDTV can either be removed (see Figure B). To remove the stand base 1. Figure A 5. Now, the P42HDTV...
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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 Connecting Equipment 6 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...6 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player ...6 2.2.1 Using HDMI ...6 2.2.2 Using Component...
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 Connecting Equipment 6 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...6 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player ...6 2.2.1 Using HDMI ...6 2.2.2 Using Component...
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VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 4.3 Telephone & Technical Support ...6 4.4 Compliance ...6 4.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...6 Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 6 5.1 Specifications ...6 5.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ...6 5.3 Index ...6 5.4 Limited Product Warranty...6 5.4.1 VIZIO EXTENDED SERVICE WARRANTY 6 5.5 Component Program Codes...6 Version 1/18/2006 8 www.VIZIOCE.com
VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 4.3 Telephone & Technical Support ...6 4.4 Compliance ...6 4.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...6 Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 6 5.1 Specifications ...6 5.2 Glossary - Standard Definitions ...6 5.3 Index ...6 5.4 Limited Product Warranty...6 5.4.1 VIZIO EXTENDED SERVICE WARRANTY 6 5.5 Component Program Codes...6 Version 1/18/2006 8 www.VIZIOCE.com
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... input sources in the OSD menus. When the OSD is active, pressing this button will return to the sensor. Version 1/18/2006 9 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - Lights green when powered on by pressing the button once. Press the button again...
... input sources in the OSD menus. When the OSD is active, pressing this button will return to the sensor. Version 1/18/2006 9 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - Lights green when powered on by pressing the button once. Press the button again...
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... stations in your home theatre system. Connect to connect the external audio from the same source. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Left Portion 1 2 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3 4 1.
... stations in your home theatre system. Connect to connect the external audio from the same source. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Left Portion 1 2 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3 4 1.
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Right Portion 5 6 7 8 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 10 12 13 9 11 14 5. COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - Connect the secondary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player ... here. Speakers cannot be connected directly to connect the external audio from the same source. TV - Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are registered trademarks of the device to the L+R AUDIO here. Connect the video and audio from the same source...
Right Portion 5 6 7 8 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 10 12 13 9 11 14 5. COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - Connect the secondary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player ... here. Speakers cannot be connected directly to connect the external audio from the same source. TV - Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are registered trademarks of the device to the L+R AUDIO here. Connect the video and audio from the same source...
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...On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - If the remote is not working with your chosen option in the DTV mode. VIZIO P42 HDTV 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. The remote control... mode. This button works as a DASH button in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. For example, channel 28-2 would be used to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. LAST - This button recalls the previously viewed channel. MUTE - VOL (+ or -) -...
...On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. - If the remote is not working with your chosen option in the DTV mode. VIZIO P42 HDTV 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. The remote control... mode. This button works as a DASH button in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. For example, channel 28-2 would be used to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. LAST - This button recalls the previously viewed channel. MUTE - VOL (+ or -) -...
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..., where available, in DTV mode. This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options are Wide, Normal, Zoom, Panoramic. MTS/Play - TV/Previous Chapter - VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - The options are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3 OR TEXT4. This button will select the MTS options of... as VCR Record when the component is activated with the remote control. AV/Reverse - COMPONENT/Forward - Additionally, this button has been pre-programmed for the VIZIO P42HDTV. Version 1/18/2006 13 www.VIZIOCE.com
..., where available, in DTV mode. This button cycles through the available screen formats. The options are Wide, Normal, Zoom, Panoramic. MTS/Play - TV/Previous Chapter - VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - The options are OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3 OR TEXT4. This button will select the MTS options of... as VCR Record when the component is activated with the remote control. AV/Reverse - COMPONENT/Forward - Additionally, this button has been pre-programmed for the VIZIO P42HDTV. Version 1/18/2006 13 www.VIZIOCE.com
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... 3.5.8 - MODE - and +) - RGB - PIP Size - Used to swap the inputs from the main screen and the sub-screen while in PIP or POP mode. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- This button selects a connected RGB Analog component such as a PC. This button is the PIP input selected. FREEZE - Press the button to... will not be functional. These buttons are used to the sub-screen while in PIP/POP mode. Note that in PIP/POP mode for the VIZIO P42. PIP Input - Note: The TV must be in the zoom mode parts of the screen. PIP CH (- Version 1/18/2006 14 www.VIZIOCE....
... 3.5.8 - MODE - and +) - RGB - PIP Size - Used to swap the inputs from the main screen and the sub-screen while in PIP or POP mode. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- This button selects a connected RGB Analog component such as a PC. This button is the PIP input selected. FREEZE - Press the button to... will not be functional. These buttons are used to the sub-screen while in PIP/POP mode. Note that in PIP/POP mode for the VIZIO P42. PIP Input - Note: The TV must be in the zoom mode parts of the screen. PIP CH (- Version 1/18/2006 14 www.VIZIOCE....
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... that 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 and away from heat sources. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of time, remove the batteries. Re-attach the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for a long...
... that 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 and away from heat sources. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of time, remove the batteries. Re-attach the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for a long...
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... signal is carried through this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO P42HDTV has six different ways to connect your antenna/cable to the VCR RF Input and connect the VCR...
... signal is carried through this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO P42HDTV has six different ways to connect your antenna/cable to the VCR RF Input and connect the VCR...
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HDMI, Component, SVideo and Composite (AV) inputs. Turn on the power to the HDMI input of the VIZIO P42HDTV for optimal results. Version 1/18/2006 17 www.VIZIOCE.com Based on the Remote Control. See www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-... HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to your P42HDTV - 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...
HDMI, Component, SVideo and Composite (AV) inputs. Turn on the power to the HDMI input of the VIZIO P42HDTV for optimal results. Version 1/18/2006 17 www.VIZIOCE.com Based on the Remote Control. See www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-... HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to your P42HDTV - 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...
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... player and connect the other end to your DVD player. 5. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end 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 Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Version 1/18/2006 18 www...
... player and connect the other end to your DVD player. 5. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end 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 Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Version 1/18/2006 18 www...
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... to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 6. Refer to your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 1/18/2006 19 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear...
... to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 6. Refer to your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Turn on the Remote Control. Version 1/18/2006 19 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to you when viewing from the rear...
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... 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. Version 1/18/2006 20 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV3) Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output...
... 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. Version 1/18/2006 20 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV3) Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output...