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... either at our website www.vizioce.com or fill in . Visit our website or call toll free at [email protected]. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your P42. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these instructions before making any ...adjustments, and retain them for your registration card and mail it in your VIZIO Plasma TV, please visit our website at www....
... either at our website www.vizioce.com or fill in . Visit our website or call toll free at [email protected]. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your P42. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these instructions before making any ...adjustments, and retain them for your registration card and mail it in your VIZIO Plasma TV, please visit our website at www....
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VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is sufficient for cleaning the P42 Plasma HDTV. Do not ... the product. Pulling the power cable itself may function abnormally. Incorrect polarities may cause fire or electric shock. • Slots and openings in the User Manual. o Liquid sprays or any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer for cleaning the product. o The Display is damaged...
VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is sufficient for cleaning the P42 Plasma HDTV. Do not ... the product. Pulling the power cable itself may function abnormally. Incorrect polarities may cause fire or electric shock. • Slots and openings in the User Manual. o Liquid sprays or any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer for cleaning the product. o The Display is damaged...
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....com 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 earth in...
....com 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 earth in...
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...with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. 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 6/14/2006 4 www... at least 2 people to protect it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that all of the accessories are included. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO P42 HDTV and it from transportation damage.
...with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. 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 6/14/2006 4 www... at least 2 people to protect it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that all of the accessories are included. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO P42 HDTV and it from transportation damage.
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... and services for more information on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your TV on a flat surface to mount your VIZIO HDTV. any 90˚ clockwise or counter-clockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and excessive component damage. Avoid installing...
... and services for more information on these services at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) Installation Preparation Please read this user manual carefully before installing your TV on a flat surface to mount your VIZIO HDTV. any 90˚ clockwise or counter-clockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and excessive component damage. Avoid installing...
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... on the wall for viewing. To remove the stand base 1. Figure A 5. Figure B To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO P42HDTV, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Version 6/14/2006 6 www.VIZIOCE.com Unplug all of the cables and ... can be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P42HDTV can either be removed (see Figure B). Place the P42HDTV face down on the base.
... on the wall for viewing. To remove the stand base 1. Figure A 5. Figure B To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO P42HDTV, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at www.vizio.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). Version 6/14/2006 6 www.VIZIOCE.com Unplug all of the cables and ... can be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P42HDTV can either be removed (see Figure B). Place the P42HDTV face down on the base.
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VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 9 1.1 Front Panel...9 1.2 Side Panel Controls...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...12 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 15 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...15 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control...Basic PIP/POP Settings ...50 3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls...51 3.5.15 Setting the Sleep Timer ...52 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 53 3.6.1 Programming for VCR ...53 3.6.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...53 3.6.3 Programming for DVD ...
VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 9 1.1 Front Panel...9 1.2 Side Panel Controls...9 1.3 Rear Panel Connections ...10 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...12 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control 15 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...15 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control...Basic PIP/POP Settings ...50 3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls...51 3.5.15 Setting the Sleep Timer ...52 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 53 3.6.1 Programming for VCR ...53 3.6.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...53 3.6.3 Programming for DVD ...
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Standard Definitions ...60 5.3 Index ...61 5.4 Limited Product Warranty...63 5.4.1 VIZIO EXTENDED SERVICE WARRANTY 63 5.5 Component Program Codes...64 Version 6/14/2006 8 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 4.3 Telephone & Technical Support ...57 4.4 Compliance ...58 4.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...58 Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 59 5.1 Specifications ...59 5.2 Glossary -
Standard Definitions ...60 5.3 Index ...61 5.4 Limited Product Warranty...63 5.4.1 VIZIO EXTENDED SERVICE WARRANTY 63 5.5 Component Program Codes...64 Version 6/14/2006 8 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 4.3 Telephone & Technical Support ...57 4.4 Compliance ...58 4.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...58 Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information 59 5.1 Specifications ...59 5.2 Glossary -
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VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - While the OSD is active, this button confirms the menu function to the previous menu level. ...
VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - While the OSD is active, this button confirms the menu function to the previous menu level. ...
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... rear of the TV indicates this connection. * For digital TV stations in your home theatre system. Headphone Out - 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Left Portion 1 2 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3 4 1. Connect to connect the external audio from the same source. Use the white and red connectors to an antenna or digital cable for composite...
... rear of the TV indicates this connection. * For digital TV stations in your home theatre system. Headphone Out - 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Left Portion 1 2 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3 4 1. Connect to connect the external audio from the same source. Use the white and red connectors to an antenna or digital cable for composite...
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...of the TV indicates this connection. AC IN - The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 10. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are registered trademarks of the TV indicates this connection. 12. RGB PC - AV1 In - The orange color... Cord here. Connect the primary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here. Right Portion 5 6 7 8 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 10 12 13 9 11 14 5. SERVICE - COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) -
...of the TV indicates this connection. AC IN - The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 10. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are registered trademarks of the TV indicates this connection. 12. RGB PC - AV1 In - The orange color... Cord here. Connect the primary source for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box here. Right Portion 5 6 7 8 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 10 12 13 9 11 14 5. SERVICE - COMPONENT 1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) -
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... is only functional for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. This button works 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 be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. DVD -... For example, channel 28-2 would be used to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. ...
... is only functional for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. This button works 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 be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. DVD -... For example, channel 28-2 would be used to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. ...
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...button with the remote control. Additionally, this button stops the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - This button cycles through the available screen formats. This button allows the user to 120 minutes. MTS/Play - AV/...TV/Previous Chapter - Note: this button switches between DTV and TV programming. Repeated pressing of this button has been pre-programmed for the VIZIO P42HDTV. Note: in 30 minute increments up to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer in RGB/PC mode the options are 4:3 ...
...button with the remote control. Additionally, this button stops the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - This button cycles through the available screen formats. This button allows the user to 120 minutes. MTS/Play - AV/...TV/Previous Chapter - Note: this button switches between DTV and TV programming. Repeated pressing of this button has been pre-programmed for the VIZIO P42HDTV. Note: in 30 minute increments up to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer in RGB/PC mode the options are 4:3 ...
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.../POP options, see 3.5.8 - Use this button to switch the audio from the main screen and the sub-screen while in PIP/POP mode for the VIZIO P42. AUDIO - Version 6/14/2006 14 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- and +) - Press the button to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen.
.../POP options, see 3.5.8 - Use this button to switch the audio from the main screen and the sub-screen while in PIP/POP mode for the VIZIO P42. AUDIO - Version 6/14/2006 14 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual ZOOM (- and +) - Press the button to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen.
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...Version 6/14/2006 15 www.VIZIOCE.com Wipe it . Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control... or does respond at the remote control sensor to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...
...Version 6/14/2006 15 www.VIZIOCE.com Wipe it . Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control... or does respond at the remote control sensor to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...
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...the color information. This is separated into two signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? When used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Green and... audio/video interface. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. Separating the color in color. The VIZIO P42HDTV has six different ways to connect your antenna/cable to the VCR RF Input and connect the VCR RF Output to the...
...the color information. This is separated into two signals, one containing the black-and-white information and the other containing the color information. VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? When used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. Green and... audio/video interface. The signal carries horizontal and vertical sync information on the green signal. Separating the color in color. The VIZIO P42HDTV has six different ways to connect your antenna/cable to the VCR RF Input and connect the VCR RF Output to the...
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....VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 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 input of the VIZIO P42HDTV for connecting your DVD player to your P42HDTV - Turn on the Remote Control. Connecting your DVD ...
....VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 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 input of the VIZIO P42HDTV for connecting your DVD player to your P42HDTV - Turn on the Remote Control. Connecting your DVD ...
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... audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable... Players with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product. Note: Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on ...
... audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable... Players with the HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the product. Note: Refer to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on ...
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row of connectors nearest to you are already using the INPUT button on your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player ... blue area. Refer to your DVD player and connect the other end to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 7. Turn on your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. row of connectors nearest to the...
row of connectors nearest to you are already using the INPUT button on your DVD Player (Better): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1. Note: a) b) If you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player ... blue area. Refer to your DVD player and connect the other end to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 7. Turn on your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the product. row of connectors nearest to the...
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... 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 more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote or side of... the S-Video jack in the AV3 group (brown area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn on the rear of your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.
... 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 more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the remote or side of... the S-Video jack in the AV3 group (brown area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn on the rear of your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.