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...periods of the grounding electrode. Version 12/6/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A 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 TV, make sure that the antenna or cable ...
...periods of the grounding electrode. Version 12/6/2007 3 www.VIZIO.com Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A 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 TV, make sure that the antenna or cable ...
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... or www.VIZIO.com. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO P50 HDTV20A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO P50 HDTV20A To ...P50 HDTV20A is about additional accessories and services for additional information. If you have a drywall finish it is required, use one of the upper wall mounting holes on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting' for your TV on the back of the TV...
... or www.VIZIO.com. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO P50 HDTV20A are sold separately Wall Mounts High Definition Cables Extra or replacement Remote VIZIO also offers Installation Services and Extended Warranty Services for your VIZIO P50 HDTV20A To ...P50 HDTV20A is about additional accessories and services for additional information. If you have a drywall finish it is required, use one of the upper wall mounting holes on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting' for your TV on the back of the TV...
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.... 5. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P50 HDTV20A can either be removed (see Figure B). Version 12/6/2007 6 www.VIZIO.com Now, the P50 HDTV20A can firm securely to a mount (sold separately) by grasping firmly on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. 3. If...
.... 5. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P50 HDTV20A can either be removed (see Figure B). Version 12/6/2007 6 www.VIZIO.com Now, the P50 HDTV20A can firm securely to a mount (sold separately) by grasping firmly on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. 3. If...
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VIZIO P50 HDTV20A 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 14 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...14 1.4.3 VIZIO...3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up...29 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...34 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...34 3.4 Program Information...35 3.5 Information on HDTV Status ...35 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 36 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...36 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture...
VIZIO P50 HDTV20A 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 14 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...14 1.4.3 VIZIO...3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up...29 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...34 3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings ...34 3.4 Program Information...35 3.5 Information on HDTV Status ...35 Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 36 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...36 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture...
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... 7.3 Index ...69 7.4 Component Program Codes...71 Version 12/6/2007 8 www.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...
... 7.3 Index ...69 7.4 Component Program Codes...71 Version 12/6/2007 8 www.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...
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...Press the button again to step up and down the TV channels. While the OSD is active, pressing this window for the best response to the sensor. Input (Enter) - Once you will return to be adjusted. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1... Front Panel Power LED - This is active, this buttons steps through the entire sequence, you have stepped through the input sources in the OSD menus. Version 12/6/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com Remote Control Sensor...
...Press the button again to step up and down the TV channels. While the OSD is active, pressing this window for the best response to the sensor. Input (Enter) - Once you will return to be adjusted. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1... Front Panel Power LED - This is active, this buttons steps through the entire sequence, you have stepped through the input sources in the OSD menus. Version 12/6/2007 9 www.VIZIO.com Remote Control Sensor...
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...TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for viewing, the digital audio associated with s-video output, such as a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. Version 12/6/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 3 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2 4 1. Connect the audio from the Plasma HDTV...will be connected directly to the S-Video connector. ANALOG AUDIO OUT - The white color band on the rear of the TV set indicates this connection. 4. AV3 (S-Video) IN - Plug-in mind that S-Video connections are only images signals; Speakers...
...TV indicates this SPDIF Optical connector for viewing, the digital audio associated with s-video output, such as a home theatre system, external amplifier or stereo. Version 12/6/2007 10 www.VIZIO.com 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 3 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2 4 1. Connect the audio from the Plasma HDTV...will be connected directly to the S-Video connector. ANALOG AUDIO OUT - The white color band on the rear of the TV set indicates this connection. 4. AV3 (S-Video) IN - Plug-in mind that S-Video connections are only images signals; Speakers...
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... Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left to the L+R AUDIO here. . Connect your TV set top box here. Connect to connect the external audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 9. SERVICE 1 - COMPONENT1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R)...or set top box through this connection. Left Portion 5 7 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 10 12 14 6 8 9 11 13 5. Connect your area visit www.antennaweb.org. Connect your HDMI source for TV and Digital TV.* * For digital TV stations in your HDMI source for any purpose other than factory ...
... Pb (or Cb), red for Pr (or Cr), white for left to the L+R AUDIO here. . Connect your TV set top box here. Connect to connect the external audio from www.VIZIO.com or by calling 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). 9. SERVICE 1 - COMPONENT1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R)...or set top box through this connection. Left Portion 5 7 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 10 12 14 6 8 9 11 13 5. Connect your area visit www.antennaweb.org. Connect your HDMI source for TV and Digital TV.* * For digital TV stations in your HDMI source for any purpose other than factory ...
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...a channel or enter a password. This button selects a programmed VCR CABLE - DVD - Number Button Pad - Use these buttons to operate the Vizio TV sets. These buttons change the channels up or down . This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. Use this button for the ...use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for DTV. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set-top box. SET - Press it again to return to...
...a channel or enter a password. This button selects a programmed VCR CABLE - DVD - Number Button Pad - Use these buttons to operate the Vizio TV sets. These buttons change the channels up or down . This button turns the sound on from the Standby mode. Use this button for the ...use this button for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for DTV. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set-top box. SET - Press it again to return to...
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...Stereo, SAP or Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in PIP mode. This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. Use these buttons to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. FREEZE - and +) - These buttons are Normal, Zoom and Panoramic. . VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual WIDE -...CH (- While in PIP mode for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are used to the sub-screen or vice versa. Version 12/6/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com AV - Press this button to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer for HD (High Definition 16:9) and RGB PC are ...
...Stereo, SAP or Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in PIP mode. This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. Use these buttons to "Freeze-Frame" the current screen. FREEZE - and +) - These buttons are Normal, Zoom and Panoramic. . VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual WIDE -...CH (- While in PIP mode for SD (Standard Definition 4:3) are used to the sub-screen or vice versa. Version 12/6/2007 13 www.VIZIO.com AV - Press this button to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer for HD (High Definition 16:9) and RGB PC are ...
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... Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A 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 ...solvent. This may pose a fire risk or lead to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from children and pets. 1.4.2 Remote Control Range Point ... window. Press the SLEEP button one or more times to turn off the Plasma HDTV automatically.
... Inserting the Batteries: Only use the specified AA batteries. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A 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 ...solvent. This may pose a fire risk or lead to the left and right, 20° up and down. 1.4.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions The remote control should be kept dry and away from children and pets. 1.4.2 Remote Control Range Point ... window. Press the SLEEP button one or more times to turn off the Plasma HDTV automatically.
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...) - Component - AV3 (S-Video) - It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The complete video signal is the most commonly used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the Quick...and the other containing the color information. The VIZIO P50 HDTV20A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. This enhancement over a single cable. ...
...) - Component - AV3 (S-Video) - It also enables text to be displayed more info refer to the most advanced for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. The complete video signal is the most commonly used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from a basic connection to the Quick...and the other containing the color information. The VIZIO P50 HDTV20A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. This enhancement over a single cable. ...
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... off the power to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable (out-of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV. 4. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Digital broadcasts are not available in all...
... off the power to the program guides, or consult your antenna or digital cable (out-of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the HDTV. 4. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for detailed information. Digital broadcasts are not available in all...
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... In" connector on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your VCR. Turn on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 12/6/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable... through your VCR to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out"...
... In" connector on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of your VCR. Turn on the rear of the HDTV. 3. Version 12/6/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable... through your VCR to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out"...
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... with the Component output on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component ...Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. row of the HDTV. 3. Connect the Pb/Cb (blue color) connector on ...
... with the Component output on your HDTV Set-Top Box (Better): 1. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the HDTV. 6. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component ...Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 5. row of the HDTV. 3. Connect the Pb/Cb (blue color) connector on ...
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VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to your Set-Top Box to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Note: Refer to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. Turn off the power to...Version 12/6/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the ...
VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Turn on the power to your Set-Top Box to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 2. Note: Refer to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 5. Turn off the power to...Version 12/6/2007 21 www.VIZIO.com Using the AV Cable, connect the Video (yellow color) connector on your Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the power to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the ...
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... your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Pb/Cb (blue color) connector in the ...Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or ...
... your DVD player and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component output on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 7. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Pb/Cb (blue color) connector in the ...Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV, or ...
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...audio input connectors on the power to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the Plasma HDTV. Turn on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Then press the MENU button on the remote control to open the On- Press the... the EXIT key to return to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Version 12/6/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com Press the button on the remote control to your Receiver/Amp system. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. This is not amplified and can...
...audio input connectors on the power to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the Plasma HDTV. Turn on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the LCD HDTV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Then press the MENU button on the remote control to open the On- Press the... the EXIT key to return to select OFF so that the sound from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input. Version 12/6/2007 27 www.VIZIO.com Press the button on the remote control to your Receiver/Amp system. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. This is not amplified and can...
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... and can be purchased at an electronics store. 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through RGB PC, set the TV timing mode to set this timing mode). Please see the table below for additional information on how to the RGB PC Audio input..., * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 12/6/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer timing mode to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1.
... and can be purchased at an electronics store. 2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through RGB PC, set the TV timing mode to set this timing mode). Please see the table below for additional information on how to the RGB PC Audio input..., * = Primary (Native) Mode Version 12/6/2007 28 www.VIZIO.com Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB output of your pc computer timing mode to the HDTV and PC Computer. 2. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the HDTV and PC Computer. 5. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1.
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VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television Before you want. Also, verify that any cable, VCR, DVD, satellite or off-air antenna connections are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the HDTV... to select the language you start setting your TV set , the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; please press the OK key on the TV set , please make sure that the power... back of the HDTV, or press the Power ON button on the remote to go to the HDTV (see page 6. 3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up 1. Version 12/6/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Turning Power On...
VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television Before you want. Also, verify that any cable, VCR, DVD, satellite or off-air antenna connections are connected, press the Power ON button on the side of the HDTV... to select the language you start setting your TV set , the Initial Setup screen will be displayed; please press the OK key on the TV set , please make sure that the power... back of the HDTV, or press the Power ON button on the remote to go to the HDTV (see page 6. 3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up 1. Version 12/6/2007 29 www.VIZIO.com Turning Power On...