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...Unplug the power cord before operating the display. Operating the product in any object into the P50 HDTV20A. Version 12/6/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com If the P50 HDTV20A falls, it will protect the P50 HDTV20A from moisture. Operating the product close to insure compatibility. • When moving the ...cause damage and leakage of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. • The P50 HDTV20A is dropped or damaged in environments with heavy dust or high humidity...
...Unplug the power cord before operating the display. Operating the product in any object into the P50 HDTV20A. Version 12/6/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com If the P50 HDTV20A falls, it will protect the P50 HDTV20A from moisture. Operating the product close to insure compatibility. • When moving the ...cause damage and leakage of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller. • If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. • The P50 HDTV20A is dropped or damaged in environments with heavy dust or high humidity...
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...material for the Remote Control Warranty Card and Repair Information Version 12/6/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com Package Contents VIZIO P50 HDTV20A VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics Power Cord Safety Strap VIZIO Bezel and ...Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 (Double A) Batteries for future shipping. The P50 HDTV20A weighs over 120lbs and is in a cardboard carton that has been designed to unpack and install the HDTV...
...material for the Remote Control Warranty Card and Repair Information Version 12/6/2007 4 www.VIZIO.com Package Contents VIZIO P50 HDTV20A VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics Power Cord Safety Strap VIZIO Bezel and ...Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 (Double A) Batteries for future shipping. The P50 HDTV20A weighs over 120lbs and is in a cardboard carton that has been designed to unpack and install the HDTV...
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... 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 14 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...14 1.4.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...14 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 15 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...15 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...16 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV / TV 16 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 17 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV...
... 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 14 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...14 1.4.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...14 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 15 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...15 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) ...16 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV / TV 16 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR 17 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV...
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...VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...46 4.5.1 Language...46 4.5.2 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ...46 4.5.3 Sleep Timer ...46 4.5.4 Analog Closed Caption ...47 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption ...47 4.5.6 Digital Closed Caption Style ...47 4.5.7 Image Cleaner ...48 4.5.8 Reset All Settings ...48 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...49 4.6.1 Channel Block ...49 4.6.2 TV Rating...50... Settings ...60 4.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer ...14 Chapter 5 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 61 5.1.1 Programming for VCR ...61 5.1.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...61...
...VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup ...46 4.5.1 Language...46 4.5.2 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ...46 4.5.3 Sleep Timer ...46 4.5.4 Analog Closed Caption ...47 4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption ...47 4.5.6 Digital Closed Caption Style ...47 4.5.7 Image Cleaner ...48 4.5.8 Reset All Settings ...48 4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control...49 4.6.1 Channel Block ...49 4.6.2 TV Rating...50... Settings ...60 4.17.3 Setting the Sleep Timer ...14 Chapter 5 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 61 5.1.1 Programming for VCR ...61 5.1.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...61...
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VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - Channel ▲/▼ - Use these buttons to increase or decrease to the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to step up and down the TV channels. Once you have stepped through the input sources in the OSD...
VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - Channel ▲/▼ - Use these buttons to increase or decrease to the remote signal. 1.2 Side Panel Controls Power ( ) - Repeated pressing of the remote control signals pass to step up and down the TV channels. Once you have stepped through the input sources in the OSD...
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...: this button to control up or down . Press it again to return to select a channel or enter a password. LAST - VOL (+ or -) - EXIT - Version 12/6/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com INFO - TV - VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for the separation of the Remote Control. These buttons turn the TV on from the Standby...
...: this button to control up or down . Press it again to return to select a channel or enter a password. LAST - VOL (+ or -) - EXIT - Version 12/6/2007 12 www.VIZIO.com INFO - TV - VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for the separation of the Remote Control. These buttons turn the TV on from the Standby...
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... with a clean, damp cloth. 1.4.4 Setting the Sleep Timer using Remote Control The Sleep Timer lets you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the remote control. To set a time delay to turn off the Plasma HDTV automatically. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in cracking or leakage that may... SLEEP button one or more times to transmit the commands. Version 12/6/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to select the time you screen. 2. Do not attempt to the left and ...
... with a clean, damp cloth. 1.4.4 Setting the Sleep Timer using Remote Control The Sleep Timer lets you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the remote control. To set a time delay to turn off the Plasma HDTV automatically. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in cracking or leakage that may... SLEEP button one or more times to transmit the commands. Version 12/6/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to select the time you screen. 2. Do not attempt to the left and ...
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... (1-888-849-4623). VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn on the Remote Control. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. Version 12/6/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Refer to the HDTV. 4. Refer to the HDTV. 2. Turn off...
... (1-888-849-4623). VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Turn on the Remote Control. Make sure the antenna and coaxial cable are High Definition (HD). Note: a) b) c) d) Not all areas. Version 12/6/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Refer to the HDTV. 4. Refer to the HDTV. 2. Turn off...
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...the Remote Control. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of your VCR. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote ...or side of your VCR 1. Version 12/6/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Note: If...
...the Remote Control. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of your VCR. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote ...or side of your VCR 1. Version 12/6/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Note: If...
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...Remote Control. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Refer to the HDMI input of the HDTV. 3. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to your HDTV... the Plasma HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side... for details. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. See www.VIZIO.com or call...
...Remote Control. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Refer to the HDMI input of the HDTV. 3. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to your HDTV... the Plasma HDTV for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote or side... for details. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that is 10 meters. See www.VIZIO.com or call...
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...Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Turn on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for a greater selection of... the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio output connectors...
...Video and will only support 640x480 at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Turn on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for a greater selection of... the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio output connectors...
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... to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top ...HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the power to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 12/6/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the Remote Control. VIZIO P50...
... to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top ...HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the power to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Version 12/6/2007 20 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the Remote Control. VIZIO P50...
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...you can connect the Set-Top Box to the TV OUT (RF) on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Version 12/6/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the Remote Control. Select AV1 using the AV1 input for another ... If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box ...
...you can connect the Set-Top Box to the TV OUT (RF) on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Version 12/6/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the Remote Control. Select AV1 using the AV1 input for another ... If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button (below the WIDE button) on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box ...
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... maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDTV and DVD player. 4. Turn on the remote or side of the VIZIO P50 HDTV20A for details. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the power to 10 meters. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888... HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the HDMI input of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your DVD Player (Best): 1. Version 12/6/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Based on the Remote Control.
... maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDTV and DVD player. 4. Turn on the remote or side of the VIZIO P50 HDTV20A for details. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the power to 10 meters. See www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888... HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the HDMI input of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on your DVD Player (Best): 1. Version 12/6/2007 22 www.VIZIO.com Based on the Remote Control.
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...TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Version 12/6/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote...green color area - VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Pr/Cr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Pr/Cr (red color) connector on the Remote Control. Refer to your DVD...
...TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Version 12/6/2007 24 www.VIZIO.com row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn on the remote...green color area - VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Pr/Cr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Connect the Pr/Cr (red color) connector on the Remote Control. Refer to your DVD...
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...audio input connectors in the AV3 input on your DVD Player (Good): 1. Version 12/6/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the Remote Control as many times as needed to get AV3 (S- Select AV3 using the INPUT button on the... on the power to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV3) Connecting your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector to either AV1 (yellow color area) or AV2 (orange color area) group. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Connect the Video (yellow ...
...audio input connectors in the AV3 input on your DVD Player (Good): 1. Version 12/6/2007 25 www.VIZIO.com Turn off the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 2. Turn on the Remote Control as many times as needed to get AV3 (S- Select AV3 using the INPUT button on the... on the power to the HDTV and DVD Player. 5. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV3) Connecting your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector to either AV1 (yellow color area) or AV2 (orange color area) group. 3. Turn on the Remote Control. Connect the Video (yellow ...
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...the AV3 input on the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control as many times as it takes to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Select AV3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Connect...for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to select AV3 (S- Video). Note: Refer to the audio output connectors associated with the AV3 input on the HDTV. 3. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video ...
...the AV3 input on the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control as many times as it takes to the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 5. Select AV3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the product. Turn off the HDTV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. Connect...for more information about the video output requirements of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the power to select AV3 (S- Video). Note: Refer to the audio output connectors associated with the AV3 input on the HDTV. 3. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video ...
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...: a) Refer to your Receiver/ Amp user manual to your program if task has been completed. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to the optical DIGITAL... the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the Plasma HDTV. Press the button on the Receiver/Amp and connect... the other end to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. b) The...
...: a) Refer to your Receiver/ Amp user manual to your program if task has been completed. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to the optical DIGITAL... the cable to the audio input connectors on the remote control to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the Plasma HDTV. Press the button on the Receiver/Amp and connect... the other end to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. b) The...
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VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store. 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to ... for additional information on how to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Please see the table below for questions on how to set your pc computer timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the RGB PC...
VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at an electronics store. 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to ... for additional information on how to set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Please see the table below for questions on how to set your pc computer timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn off the power to the RGB PC...
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...wish to change the OSD language to Español or Français, press the button on the remote control. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see page 6. 3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up 1. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television Before you want. a. Also, verify that any... the power cord to the power cord connector on the remote to go to select the language you start setting your TV set , the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; please press the OK key on the remote control to the next screen. the default English option is plugged...
...wish to change the OSD language to Español or Français, press the button on the remote control. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see page 6. 3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up 1. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television Before you want. a. Also, verify that any... the power cord to the power cord connector on the remote to go to select the language you start setting your TV set , the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; please press the OK key on the remote control to the next screen. the default English option is plugged...