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...Microchip Inc. TruSurround XT, SRS and symbol are registered trademarks of your new VIZIO VP50 High Definition Plasma Television purchase. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your VP50. For maximum benefit of SRS Labs, Inc. HDMI logo and "High Definition ... investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on-site extended warranty service plans. We hope you for your new VIZIO VP50 High Definition Television. "DCDi by Faroudja" is incorporated under license from your VIZIO Plasma TV, please visit our website at www...
...Microchip Inc. TruSurround XT, SRS and symbol are registered trademarks of your new VIZIO VP50 High Definition Plasma Television purchase. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your VP50. For maximum benefit of SRS Labs, Inc. HDMI logo and "High Definition ... investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers on-site extended warranty service plans. We hope you for your new VIZIO VP50 High Definition Television. "DCDi by Faroudja" is incorporated under license from your VIZIO Plasma TV, please visit our website at www...
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...circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is to be connected to earth in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size ...of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is electrically grounded to...
...circuits, or where it is left unattended or unused for long periods of the coaxial cable is intended to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is to be connected to earth in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size ...of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the grounding electrode. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is electrically grounded to...
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... counter-clockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and excessive component damage. The power consumption of the electronic components. Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VP50HDTV can either be removed, noted by the red circles. 4. Unplug all of the VP50HDTV located near the bottom so... to a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in landscape orientation; Install the TV in the center of the back panel of your specific mount to mount your VIZIO HDTV. To remove the stand base 1. Now, the VP50HDTV can be kept on the stand base...
... counter-clockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and excessive component damage. The power consumption of the electronic components. Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VP50HDTV can either be removed, noted by the red circles. 4. Unplug all of the VP50HDTV located near the bottom so... to a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in landscape orientation; Install the TV in the center of the back panel of your specific mount to mount your VIZIO HDTV. To remove the stand base 1. Now, the VP50HDTV can be kept on the stand base...
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... Computer ...27 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 28 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up...28 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...31 3.3 Adjusting Basic Plasma TV Settings ...31 3.4 DTV Tuner Setup ...32 3.4.1 Parental Controls for DTV... Display Settings ...48 3.5.7 Audio Settings ...49 3.5.8 Parental Controls ...49 3.5.9 Setup ...50 3.5.10 Understanding Viewing Features...51 3.5.11 Viewing Modes ...51 3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(.../POP Settings ...52 3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls...53 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 55 3.6.1 Programming for VCR ...55 3.6.2 Programming for Cable...
... Computer ...27 Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television 28 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up...28 3.2 Watching a TV Program ...31 3.3 Adjusting Basic Plasma TV Settings ...31 3.4 DTV Tuner Setup ...32 3.4.1 Parental Controls for DTV... Display Settings ...48 3.5.7 Audio Settings ...49 3.5.8 Parental Controls ...49 3.5.9 Setup ...50 3.5.10 Understanding Viewing Features...51 3.5.11 Viewing Modes ...51 3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(.../POP Settings ...52 3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls...53 3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control 55 3.6.1 Programming for VCR ...55 3.6.2 Programming for Cable...
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... function to the previous menu level. Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: DTV, TV, RGB, AV1 (S-Video or video*), AV2 (S-Video or video*), Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, and HDMI 2. If a signal is connected to AV1...or decrease to AV2. Point the remote control directly at this button will return to step up and down the TV channels. Use these buttons to the beginning. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - Lights green when powered on by...
... function to the previous menu level. Additionally, when the OSD is active, these buttons function as left and right controls in the following sequence: DTV, TV, RGB, AV1 (S-Video or video*), AV2 (S-Video or video*), Component 1, Component 2, HDMI 1, and HDMI 2. If a signal is connected to AV1...or decrease to AV2. Point the remote control directly at this button will return to step up and down the TV channels. Use these buttons to the beginning. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED - Lights green when powered on by...
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1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 2 3 VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 4 1. The gray color band on this SPDIF Optical connector for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will be available on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 4. Connect to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. AC IN - OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO ... is selected for connection to an antenna or digital cable for factory service only. 2. Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. * For digital TV stations in your home theatre system. When the DTV input is for Digital...
1.3 Rear Panel Connections Right Portion 1 2 3 VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 4 1. The gray color band on this SPDIF Optical connector for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will be available on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 4. Connect to your area visit www.antennaweb.org. AC IN - OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO ... is selected for connection to an antenna or digital cable for factory service only. 2. Plug-in the supplied AC Power Cord here. * For digital TV stations in your home theatre system. When the DTV input is for Digital...
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Connect the video and audio from the Plasma TV to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 10. The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 14. Connect the secondary source for composite ...video devices, such as a VCR or video game. Analog Audio Out - The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 9. Left Portion 5 6 7 8 VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 9 Note 13 14 10 12 5. For users who want to connect to right, use a DVI-HDMI cable...
Connect the video and audio from the Plasma TV to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the TV indicates this connection. 10. The blue color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 14. Connect the secondary source for composite ...video devices, such as a VCR or video game. Analog Audio Out - The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 9. Left Portion 5 6 7 8 VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 9 Note 13 14 10 12 5. For users who want to connect to right, use a DVI-HDMI cable...
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...This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. -These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. VIZIO VP50HDTV 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. Use these buttons... image and system information display. This button works to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions back to four different components. When selecting a ...
...This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. -These buttons navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. VIZIO VP50HDTV 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. Use these buttons... image and system information display. This button works to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions back to four different components. When selecting a ...
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.... PictureIn-Picture (PIP) Mode. Use this button to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is activated with the remote control. Version 4/17/2007 12 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - This button will not be functional. Additionally, this button rewinds the CD,... to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer in PIP/POP mode. This button will set the default Closed Caption setting for the VIZIO VP50HDTV. Press this button forwards the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. Use these buttons to ...
.... PictureIn-Picture (PIP) Mode. Use this button to select the channels within the PIP screen when DTV/TV is activated with the remote control. Version 4/17/2007 12 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual WIDE/Record - This button will not be functional. Additionally, this button rewinds the CD,... to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer in PIP/POP mode. This button will set the default Closed Caption setting for the VIZIO VP50HDTV. Press this button forwards the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. Use these buttons to ...
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...(10 meters) from the front of the receiver window, 30° to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to personal injury. If the batteries are low or exhausted,...between the remote control and the receiver window. Precautionary Tips for a long period of time, remove the batteries. Re-attach the battery cover. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. This may result in accordance with a ...
...(10 meters) from the front of the receiver window, 30° to clean the remote control with a volatile solvent. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at the remote control sensor to personal injury. If the batteries are low or exhausted,...between the remote control and the receiver window. Precautionary Tips for a long period of time, remove the batteries. Re-attach the battery cover. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into a fire. This may result in accordance with a ...
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...this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) ...only industry-supported, uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface. This is the connection for digital displays. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? HDMI provides ... (analog) Yellow and Orange AV1/AV2 (Composite) - DTV Coaxial RF. TV Coaxial RF. The video signal is separated into two signals, one containing the...
...this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Connection Quality (type) Connector Rear Panel Color Codes Description Best (digital) ...only industry-supported, uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface. This is the connection for digital displays. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? HDMI provides ... (analog) Yellow and Orange AV1/AV2 (Composite) - DTV Coaxial RF. TV Coaxial RF. The video signal is separated into two signals, one containing the...
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... www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. If you can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDMI output of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note... Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI 2 connection. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 2.2.1 Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that is 10 meters or less. Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Best): 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4.
... www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. If you can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDMI output of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Note... Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI 2 connection. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2 Connecting Your Cable or Satellite Box 2.2.1 Using HDMI Cable and Satellite Boxes that is 10 meters or less. Connecting your Cable or Satellite Box (Best): 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4.
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... an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Note: The HDMI Input is for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDMI 1... satellite operator. If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI 1 input (white area) at the...
... an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Note: The HDMI Input is for the Set-Top Box, you can connect the Set-Top Box to the HDMI 1... satellite operator. If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI 1 input (white area) at the...
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...-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set- Top Box. 2. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, or you are already using the INPUT button...
...-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set- Top Box. 2. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component, or you are already using the INPUT button...
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... 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Turn on the Remote Control. For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888...
... 1. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Turn on the Remote Control. For Professional antenna installation contact VIZIO at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888VIZIOCE (1-888...
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VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and VCR. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Version 4/17/2007 19 www.VIZIOCE.com Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of ...your VCR 1. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the Plasma TV 3. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the Plasma TV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. 2.3.3 Using the Antenna ...
VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and VCR. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. Version 4/17/2007 19 www.VIZIOCE.com Connect the "Output to TV", "RF Out" or "Antenna Out" connector on the rear of ...your VCR 1. Turn off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the Plasma TV 3. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the Plasma TV. 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the Remote Control. 2.3.3 Using the Antenna ...
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... Composite (AV) inputs. Version 4/17/2007 4. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for connecting your DVD player to the Plasma TV and your DVD player. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to...to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the VIZIO VP50HDTV for you can connect the DVD player to 10 meters or less. Refer to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 ...
... Composite (AV) inputs. Version 4/17/2007 4. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for connecting your DVD player to the Plasma TV and your DVD player. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to...to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the VIZIO VP50HDTV for you can connect the DVD player to 10 meters or less. Refer to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 ...
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....VIZIOCE.com For DVD Players with the HDMI 1 input (white area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Note: a) b) If you can connect the DVD player to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Refer to your DVD player and connect the other end to the HDMI 2... audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to use the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 4. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to the audio output connectors associated with the ...
....VIZIOCE.com For DVD Players with the HDMI 1 input (white area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Note: a) b) If you can connect the DVD player to the audio connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Refer to your DVD player and connect the other end to the HDMI 2... audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to use the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 4. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to the audio output connectors associated with the ...
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...DVD player, you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 4. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 7. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD Player (Better): 1. Connect the Pr ...(red color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual ...
...DVD player, you do not want to use the Component 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 4. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 7. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your DVD Player (Better): 1. Connect the Pr ...(red color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual ...
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... rear of your DVD player and connect the other end to your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Select AV1 using the AV1 input for another component, or you can connect the DVD player to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 5. 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD player user manual for the...
... rear of your DVD player and connect the other end to your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Select AV1 using the AV1 input for another component, or you can connect the DVD player to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 5. 2.4.3 Using S-Video (AV) Connecting your DVD player user manual for the...