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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... Information ...6 3.4.4 Setting a Password...6 3.5 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...6 3.5.1 OSD Menu Operations ...6 3.5.2 Picture Adjust ...6 3.5.3 PC Picture Adjust ...6 3.5.4 PC Color Temperature...6 3.5.5 Audio Adjust ...6 3.5.6 TV Tuner Setup for TV...6 3.5.7 Parental Controls for TV...
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... Information ...6 3.4.4 Setting a Password...6 3.5 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...6 3.5.1 OSD Menu Operations ...6 3.5.2 Picture Adjust ...6 3.5.3 PC Picture Adjust ...6 3.5.4 PC Color Temperature...6 3.5.5 Audio Adjust ...6 3.5.6 TV Tuner Setup for TV...6 3.5.7 Parental Controls for TV...
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VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- RGB - AUDIO - Note: The TV must be in PIP/POP mode. For additional information ... the button to swap the inputs from the main screen and the sub-screen while in PIP/POP mode for the VIZIO P42. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode, page 48. Version 1/18/2006 14 www.VIZIOCE.com Press this button to be visible because they... the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is not functional for this button to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. and +) - MODE - This button is the PIP input selected. Use this button to switch the audio from one...
VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- RGB - AUDIO - Note: The TV must be in PIP/POP mode. For additional information ... the button to swap the inputs from the main screen and the sub-screen while in PIP/POP mode for the VIZIO P42. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode, page 48. Version 1/18/2006 14 www.VIZIOCE.com Press this button to be visible because they... the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is not functional for this button to activate the Picture-In-Picture mode. and +) - MODE - This button is the PIP input selected. Use this button to switch the audio from one...
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...information. The video signal is carried through this connector. Good (analog) Black Note: For more info refer to be displayed more sharply. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Red S-Video (AV3) - The signal carries horizontal and ...where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. The complete video signal is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white ...
...information. The video signal is carried through this connector. Good (analog) Black Note: For more info refer to be displayed more sharply. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? Red S-Video (AV3) - The signal carries horizontal and ...where closely spaced black and white lines are erroneously displayed in this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. The complete video signal is separated into three signals, one containing the black-and-white ...
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... cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 5. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. Please refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide for more information...your pc computer user manual for additional information on your pc computer timing mode to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Refer to set your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or ...
... cable to the RGB output of your pc computer and the other end to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 5. Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set the timing mode. Please refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide for more information...your pc computer user manual for additional information on your pc computer timing mode to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Refer to set your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio input (purple area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or ...
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...for a cable or satellite dish. To add or delete a channel press to scan the available channels. Once selected, press the button once more information. 7. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual d. TV sets the tuner for an antenna and Cable sets the tuner for the available TV channels. Use the or buttons to rotate... antenna or cable for the DTV input, you will take a few minutes to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1024x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for more to highlight Channel Search to Set Channel. f. See Sec. 3.4 DTV Tuner Setup. consult ...
...for a cable or satellite dish. To add or delete a channel press to scan the available channels. Once selected, press the button once more information. 7. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual d. TV sets the tuner for an antenna and Cable sets the tuner for the available TV channels. Use the or buttons to rotate... antenna or cable for the DTV input, you will take a few minutes to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1024x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card's user guide for more to highlight Channel Search to Set Channel. f. See Sec. 3.4 DTV Tuner Setup. consult ...
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...should be able to switch among the modes. If you do not, make sure that all of the Plasma TV. Fore more information see a picture. Also, verify that the power cord is reached. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a ... grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. TV Channels To step up and down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- VIZIO P42 HDTV 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...
...should be able to switch among the modes. If you do not, make sure that all of the Plasma TV. Fore more information see a picture. Also, verify that the power cord is reached. If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by a ... grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1. TV Channels To step up and down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- VIZIO P42 HDTV 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...
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... control. Time Zone - Setting the correct Time Zone for your area using the or buttons. Version 1/18/2006 33 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual This will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight Time Zone.
... control. Time Zone - Setting the correct Time Zone for your area using the or buttons. Version 1/18/2006 33 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual This will ensure that the correct program times are shown after pressing the GUIDE button on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Press the button to highlight Time Zone.
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... if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC is shown over the picture for a few seconds. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Press the INFO button and the program summary will remain. Press the INFO button again and only the channel number and name...
... if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC is shown over the picture for a few seconds. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Press the INFO button and the program summary will remain. Press the INFO button again and only the channel number and name...
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... buttons on the remote control to select/adjust the options settings. 5. Version 1/18/2006 45 www.VIZIOCE.com Note: Some of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, TV Tuner Setup, Parental Controls, PIP Setup and Special Features. Once the submenu is turned off. 3.5.1 OSD Menu Operations The ...or Volume- Press the OK button on the remote control to the settings, even if the TV is highlighted, use the Channel+ and Channel- VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the TV or the...
... buttons on the remote control to select/adjust the options settings. 5. Version 1/18/2006 45 www.VIZIOCE.com Note: Some of several menu options: Picture Adjust, Audio Adjust, TV Tuner Setup, Parental Controls, PIP Setup and Special Features. Once the submenu is turned off. 3.5.1 OSD Menu Operations The ...or Volume- Press the OK button on the remote control to the settings, even if the TV is highlighted, use the Channel+ and Channel- VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the TV or the...
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...the following: User, Vivid1, Vivid2 or Vivid3. Color - Adjusts the black levels of the picture. H-Size - Fine Tune - Version 1/18/2006 46 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5.2 Picture Adjust Available for the following input source - You may need to have a ghost image.... Contrast - If the contrast is too high, the picture appears faded and lacks shadow and depth. Tint ...
...the following: User, Vivid1, Vivid2 or Vivid3. Color - Adjusts the black levels of the picture. H-Size - Fine Tune - Version 1/18/2006 46 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5.2 Picture Adjust Available for the following input source - You may need to have a ghost image.... Contrast - If the contrast is too high, the picture appears faded and lacks shadow and depth. Tint ...
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... COLOR TEMP menu option is only available when RGB is 6500K to match the color temperature of the picture. Adjusts the red levels of TV and Movies. Adjusts the blue levels of the picture. Balance - You can select either on or off . 3.5.6 TV Tuner Setup for audio simulcasts. ...Concert, Living Room, Hall, Arena or Off. The TV program must support the output option. Enter the channel selection to the channel list. Deletes the set channel from one of the following; VIZIO P42 HDTV...
... COLOR TEMP menu option is only available when RGB is 6500K to match the color temperature of the picture. Adjusts the red levels of TV and Movies. Adjusts the blue levels of the picture. Balance - You can select either on or off . 3.5.6 TV Tuner Setup for audio simulcasts. ...Concert, Living Room, Hall, Arena or Off. The TV program must support the output option. Enter the channel selection to the channel list. Deletes the set channel from one of the following; VIZIO P42 HDTV...
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.../2006 48 www.VIZIOCE.com Changes the video input source of sub-picture within the display image, when in PIP mode. Wide Format - Size - Move the position of the subpicture. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5.7 Parental Controls for modifying the parental control settings or... watching a program blacked by Picture). Movie Rating - Using the Parental Controls, page 51. Options include Off, PIP (Picture In Picture) or POP (Picture by the parental controls. ...
.../2006 48 www.VIZIOCE.com Changes the video input source of sub-picture within the display image, when in PIP mode. Wide Format - Size - Move the position of the subpicture. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5.7 Parental Controls for modifying the parental control settings or... watching a program blacked by Picture). Movie Rating - Using the Parental Controls, page 51. Options include Off, PIP (Picture In Picture) or POP (Picture by the parental controls. ...
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... bars. These movies were originally filmed in 16:9 (widescreen), and then modified to fill the TV screen. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5.10 Understanding Viewing Features Your Plasma TV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) mode. For more information on input. Special Features, page 48. 3.5.11 Viewing Modes Normal Mode...
... bars. These movies were originally filmed in 16:9 (widescreen), and then modified to fill the TV screen. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5.10 Understanding Viewing Features Your Plasma TV features four viewing modes and Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) mode. For more information on input. Special Features, page 48. 3.5.11 Viewing Modes Normal Mode...
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... one time. When PIP is turned on the remote control. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by -Picture (POP) mode. Indicates which inputs are in the main picture with the PIP sub-picture program, press SWAP on the remote control. To swap the main picture program with the program in a small window (sub screen). Version...
... one time. When PIP is turned on the remote control. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by -Picture (POP) mode. Indicates which inputs are in the main picture with the PIP sub-picture program, press SWAP on the remote control. To swap the main picture program with the program in a small window (sub screen). Version...
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... you are inserted correctly Batteries could be image quality issues. Adjust brightness and contrast. Standard, analog TV will change. fluorescent lights. The picture has abnormal patterns. The TV has pixels that your audio input source cables are using an extremely high level of precision technology, however, ...have selected TV on the back of the VCR and the TV. You see if this type of product and do not work . VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Problem Solution Power is attached securely and correctly to the back of your TV. Make sure you used a particular input and...
... you are inserted correctly Batteries could be image quality issues. Adjust brightness and contrast. Standard, analog TV will change. fluorescent lights. The picture has abnormal patterns. The TV has pixels that your audio input source cables are using an extremely high level of precision technology, however, ...have selected TV on the back of the VCR and the TV. You see if this type of product and do not work . VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Problem Solution Power is attached securely and correctly to the back of your TV. Make sure you used a particular input and...
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VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 5.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 41.65" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.9mm (H) x 0.676mm (V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720P) Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV) Colors Brightness 231 Billion ...and Reduced False Contouring, PIP, POP, CC, V-Chip, 3D Comb Filter, Zoom, Freeze, Motion Adaptive DeInterlace, Picture Enhancement, MPEG-2 Decoding via DTV input, NTSC Video decoding via Video (AV, S-Video or Component), Progressive Scan Video...
VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 5.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 41.65" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels Pixel (Dot) Pitch 0.9mm (H) x 0.676mm (V) Display Compatibility HDTV (720P) Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV) Colors Brightness 231 Billion ...and Reduced False Contouring, PIP, POP, CC, V-Chip, 3D Comb Filter, Zoom, Freeze, Motion Adaptive DeInterlace, Picture Enhancement, MPEG-2 Decoding via DTV input, NTSC Video decoding via Video (AV, S-Video or Component), Progressive Scan Video...
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VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 5.2 Glossary - For example, a "32 inch TV screen" would be 28 inches ...display and Dolby digital surround sound. 480P is , the screen's width as compared to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the lines consecutively (progressively). Version 1/18/2006 60 www.VIZIOCE.com For example, a "32 inch...box): A device capable of today's analog TV system. EDTV provides 300-400,000 pixels. High-Definition Television (HDTV): The best quality picture, wide screen (16x9) display with at least 480P, in the set. Plug-and-Play TV owners must obtain...
VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 5.2 Glossary - For example, a "32 inch TV screen" would be 28 inches ...display and Dolby digital surround sound. 480P is , the screen's width as compared to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the lines consecutively (progressively). Version 1/18/2006 60 www.VIZIOCE.com For example, a "32 inch...box): A device capable of today's analog TV system. EDTV provides 300-400,000 pixels. High-Definition Television (HDTV): The best quality picture, wide screen (16x9) display with at least 480P, in the set. Plug-and-Play TV owners must obtain...
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... Wall Mounting, 5, 6, 30 O OSD Activate Parental Controls, 48 Add or Delete Channels for Channel Surfing, 47 Automatic Adjustment of Picture Size and Position with PC Input, 46 Balance Adjustment, 47 Bass Adjustment, 47 Brightness Adjustment, 46, 59 Choosing PIP or POP,...Adjustment with PC Input, 45, 46 Horizontal Size Adjustment with PC Input, 46 Image Cleaner, 48 Operations, 45 Picture Mode Selection, 46 Return Adjustments to Factory Settings, 48 Select Cable or Antenna for TV Input, 47 Selecting ..., 28 P PIP and POP Inputs, 50 Version 1/18/2006 62 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual
... Wall Mounting, 5, 6, 30 O OSD Activate Parental Controls, 48 Add or Delete Channels for Channel Surfing, 47 Automatic Adjustment of Picture Size and Position with PC Input, 46 Balance Adjustment, 47 Bass Adjustment, 47 Brightness Adjustment, 46, 59 Choosing PIP or POP,...Adjustment with PC Input, 45, 46 Horizontal Size Adjustment with PC Input, 46 Image Cleaner, 48 Operations, 45 Picture Mode Selection, 46 Return Adjustments to Factory Settings, 48 Select Cable or Antenna for TV Input, 47 Selecting ..., 28 P PIP and POP Inputs, 50 Version 1/18/2006 62 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual