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... cleaners. • Always use of the product. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the Display changes substantially. When the product will protect the P50 HDTV20A from being damaged, the following occurs please contact the dealer: o The power connector fails or frays. Version 12/6/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com Unplug the power cord immediately...
... cleaners. • Always use of the product. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the Display changes substantially. When the product will protect the P50 HDTV20A from being damaged, the following occurs please contact the dealer: o The power connector fails or frays. Version 12/6/2007 2 www.VIZIO.com Unplug the power cord immediately...
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... to mount your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting' for more information on a flat surface to a stud, using a washer under the nut. 2. VIZIO offers professional installation services...HDTV to the wall to fix it onto themselves. 1. 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 purchase or inquire about 500W, please use...
... to mount your TV on the wall, please see below 'Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting' for more information on a flat surface to a stud, using a washer under the nut. 2. VIZIO offers professional installation services...HDTV to the wall to fix it onto themselves. 1. 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 purchase or inquire about 500W, please use...
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... PC Resolutions...28 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 29 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 Adjustment...37 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...37 4.2.2 Brightness...37 4.2.3 Contrast...
... PC Resolutions...28 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 29 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 Adjustment...37 4.2.1 Picture Mode ...37 4.2.2 Brightness...37 4.2.3 Contrast...
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...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... Box...61 5.1.3 Programming for DVD Player ...62 5.1.4 Searching for Component Codes ...62 5.2 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ...62 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 63 6.1 Maintenance...63 ...
...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... Box...61 5.1.3 Programming for DVD Player ...62 5.1.4 Searching for Component Codes ...62 5.2 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ...62 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 63 6.1 Maintenance...63 ...
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...TV channels. Lights green when powered on by pressing the button once. Point the remote control directly at this button will return to the sensor. Menu - Use these buttons to the previous menu level. Additionally, when the OSD is the window through the entire sequence, you will display the current input mode. VIZIO P50... HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - While the OSD is not active, pressing this window for the best response to the P50 HDTV20A off . Volume ◄/►...
...TV channels. Lights green when powered on by pressing the button once. Point the remote control directly at this button will return to the sensor. Menu - Use these buttons to the previous menu level. Additionally, when the OSD is the window through the entire sequence, you will display the current input mode. VIZIO P50... HDTV20A User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - While the OSD is not active, pressing this window for the best response to the P50 HDTV20A off . Volume ◄/►...
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...such as a VCR or video game. Version 12/6/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com Connect your TV set top box here. This row of the TV indicates this connection. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 7. The white color band on the rear of...this connection. 13. The orange color band on the rear of the TV indicates this equipment. 6. Left Portion 5 7 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 10 12 14 6 8 9 11 13 5. COMPONENT1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - AV1 IN - Use the white and red connectors to you when you are available for digital...
...such as a VCR or video game. Version 12/6/2007 11 www.VIZIO.com Connect your TV set top box here. This row of the TV indicates this connection. The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 7. The white color band on the rear of...this connection. 13. The orange color band on the rear of the TV indicates this equipment. 6. Left Portion 5 7 VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 10 12 14 6 8 9 11 13 5. COMPONENT1 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - AV1 IN - Use the white and red connectors to you when you are available for digital...
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... cycle through the inputs. - (Dash)/ ENTER - VOL (+ or -) - Use this button is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for DTV. Remote LED - Blinks when the ...- SET - Press it again to return to operate the Vizio TV sets. This button has been pre-programmed to select the codes to the Standby mode. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set-top box. This button allows the user to four ...
... cycle through the inputs. - (Dash)/ ENTER - VOL (+ or -) - Use this button is a comprehensive remote that can be selected by the button sequence 2 8 ENTER 2. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is only functional for DTV. Remote LED - Blinks when the ...- SET - Press it again to return to operate the Vizio TV sets. This button has been pre-programmed to select the codes to the Standby mode. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set-top box. This button allows the user to four ...
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... - Press the button to select TV. Press this button to choose the PIP input. pressing SWAP will select the Closed Caption mode. Press this button to select the size of the following: small, medium or large. ZOOM (- PIP INPUT - PIP SIZE - VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual WIDE - The ...options are Normal and Zoom. and +) - Press this button to change the picture mode from the main screen to the sub-screen or vice versa. This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. Note: The TV must be functional. Use this...
... - Press the button to select TV. Press this button to choose the PIP input. pressing SWAP will select the Closed Caption mode. Press this button to select the size of the following: small, medium or large. ZOOM (- PIP INPUT - PIP SIZE - VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual WIDE - The ...options are Normal and Zoom. and +) - Press this button to change the picture mode from the main screen to the sub-screen or vice versa. This button selects an RGB Analog component such as a PC. Note: The TV must be functional. Use this...
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...to turn off the Plasma HDTV automatically. The choices are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. Version 12/6/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Precautionary Tips for ... control at all, check the batteries. To turn off the sleep time using the remote control: 1. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two ...AA batteries into a fire. Make sure that may pose a fire risk or lead to transmit the commands. Avoid humidity. If the TV...
...to turn off the Plasma HDTV automatically. The choices are low or exhausted, replace them into the remote control. Version 12/6/2007 14 www.VIZIO.com Precautionary Tips for ... control at all, check the batteries. To turn off the sleep time using the remote control: 1. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two ...AA batteries into a fire. Make sure that may pose a fire risk or lead to transmit the commands. Avoid humidity. If the TV...
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... ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. The VIZIO P50 HDTV20A has six different ways to the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. RGB PC (VGA) - Separating the color in this single (yellow) pin connector. DTV Coaxial RF...
... ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. The VIZIO P50 HDTV20A has six different ways to the most commonly used for standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable. RGB PC (VGA) - Separating the color in this single (yellow) pin connector. DTV Coaxial RF...
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...Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. For Professional antenna installation contact us at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (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. Note: a)... www.antennaweb.org for DTV / TV 1. Version 12/6/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 4. Refer to the program guides...
...Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. For Professional antenna installation contact us at www.VIZIO.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (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. Note: a)... www.antennaweb.org for DTV / TV 1. Version 12/6/2007 16 www.VIZIO.com Turn on the Remote Control. Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are correctly grounded. Turn off the power to the HDTV. 4. Refer to the program guides...
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Version 12/6/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Note: If you have an off the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Turn on the rear of your VCR to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear...
Version 12/6/2007 17 www.VIZIO.com VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Note: If you have an off the power to the HDTV and VCR. 4. Turn on the rear of your VCR to the "Antenna In" connector on the rear...
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... product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. 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. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the Plasma HDTV for more information...
... product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box (Best): 1. 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. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the Plasma HDTV for more information...
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...a greater selection of PC formats. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI ...input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control....
...a greater selection of PC formats. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set-Top Box and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Refer to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. For HDTV Set-Top Boxes with the HDMI ...input (white area) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Note: a) b) The HDMI input on the Remote Control....
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... about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green 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 product or...
... about the video output requirements of the HDTV. 4. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green 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 product or...
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VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Note: Refer to your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the product. Note: If you can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDTV...) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the orange area. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Select TV using the AV1 input for the Set-Top Box, you are already using the INPUT button on the remote...
VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box 2.4.1 Using Composite Video 1. Note: Refer to your Set-Top Box to the corresponding Video (yellow color) connector in the AV1 group (yellow color area) at the rear of the product. Note: If you can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDTV...) at the rear of the HDTV, or directly by the orange area. 2.4.2 Using Coax (RF) 1. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV. 3. Select TV using the AV1 input for the Set-Top Box, you are already using the INPUT button on the remote...
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... have several options for details. Based on the remote or side of the VIZIO P50 HDTV20A for you can decide which option is right for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDTV and DVD player. 4. Turn off the power to the HDMI Input (white...
... have several options for details. Based on the remote or side of the VIZIO P50 HDTV20A for you can decide which option is right for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to the HDTV and DVD player. 4. Turn off the power to the HDMI Input (white...
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... DVD player. 2. Note: Refer to HDMI3. Select HDMI3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote as many times as it takes to get you to your DVD player and the ... the audio connectors by the HDMI input (white area) on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player user manual for...
... DVD player. 2. Note: Refer to HDMI3. Select HDMI3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote as many times as it takes to get you to your DVD player and the ... the audio connectors by the HDMI input (white area) on the power to the HDTV and DVD player. 5. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 1. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player user manual for...
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...connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the Component button on the power to... row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pr/Cr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the...
...connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 4. Turn on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the Component button on the power to... row of connectors nearest to the corresponding Pr/Cr (red color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the HDTV. 3. Turn off the power to the...
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... DVD Player. 5. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the screen. 2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD Player (Good) : 1. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV3) Connecting your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV2 group (orange color area). 4. Turn...
... DVD Player. 5. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of the HDTV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the screen. 2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD Player (Good) : 1. VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual 2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV3) Connecting your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV2 group (orange color area). 4. Turn...