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.... Incorrect polarities may cause fire or electric shock. • Do not install the product in electric shock or fire. Do not turn on the housing. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. • Unplug the unit during lightning.... your dealer immediately. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to rain or moisture. Do not place any way. When the product will protect the VP50 Plasma HDTV from overheating, be ...
.... Incorrect polarities may cause fire or electric shock. • Do not install the product in electric shock or fire. Do not turn on the housing. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during electrical storms. • Unplug the unit during lightning.... your dealer immediately. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to rain or moisture. Do not place any way. When the product will protect the VP50 Plasma HDTV from overheating, be ...
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...The remote control button functions are explained on and off. This button selects a programmed DVD player. Use these buttons to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. This button works as a DASH button in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. For example, channel...following pages. MENU - GUIDE - Version 4/17/2007 11 www.VIZIOCE.com SET - This button starts all programming sequences. TV - VCR - CABLE - DVD - These buttons turn the TV on the remote to set -top box. INFO - This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. -These buttons...
...The remote control button functions are explained on and off. This button selects a programmed DVD player. Use these buttons to select your VIZIO TV, press the TV button on from the Standby mode. This button works as a DASH button in On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. For example, channel...following pages. MENU - GUIDE - Version 4/17/2007 11 www.VIZIOCE.com SET - This button starts all programming sequences. TV - VCR - CABLE - DVD - These buttons turn the TV on the remote to set -top box. INFO - This button exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. -These buttons...
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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. Turn off the power to the HDMI 2 connection. Turn on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Version 4/17/2007 15 www.... user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV for optimal results. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Refer to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI 1...
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. Turn off the power to the HDMI 2 connection. Turn on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Version 4/17/2007 15 www.... user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV for optimal results. HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for details. Refer to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI 1...
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...end to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 4/17/2007 16 www.VIZIOCE.com Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: : 1. Turn off the power to the HDMI 1 Input (white color area) at 60Hz from a PC. VIZIO VP50HDTV User ...Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI 1 input (white area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for...
...end to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Version 4/17/2007 16 www.VIZIOCE.com Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to the audio connectors associated with DVI: : 1. Turn off the power to the HDMI 1 Input (white color area) at 60Hz from a PC. VIZIO VP50HDTV User ...Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the HDMI 1 input (white area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for...
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...Turn on the Remote Control. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your cable or satellite operator. 17 www.VIZIOCE.com Version 4/17/2007 Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 6. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV... Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Top Box to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set- row of ...
...Turn on the Remote Control. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your cable or satellite operator. 17 www.VIZIOCE.com Version 4/17/2007 Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 6. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV... Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - Top Box to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set- row of ...
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...sure the antenna is correctly grounded. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Turn on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Refer to the program guides, or consult your...side of the Plasma TV. 3. Refer to the Plasma TV. 2. 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 Plasma TV. 4. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all digital TV broadcasts are not available in all areas. VIZIO VP50HDTV User ...
...sure the antenna is correctly grounded. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your cable, satellite or TV station operator. Turn on the Remote Control. Turn off the power to www.antennaweb.org for DTV 1. Refer to the program guides, or consult your...side of the Plasma TV. 3. Refer to the Plasma TV. 2. 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 Plasma TV. 4. Note: a) b) c) d) Not all digital TV broadcasts are not available in all areas. VIZIO VP50HDTV User ...
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... "Antenna Out" connector on the power to the Plasma TV. 2. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Note: If you have an off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and VCR. 4. Turn on the rear of your VCR 1. Connect...
... "Antenna Out" connector on the power to the Plasma TV. 2. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.3.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Note: If you have an off the power to the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA connector at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and VCR. 4. Turn on the rear of your VCR 1. Connect...
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... theater configuration, 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 power to your VP50HDTV - Version 4/17/2007 4. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI ...requirements of the product. 20 www.VIZIOCE.com See www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Turn on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) If you can connect the DVD player to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the HDMI 2 connection.
... theater configuration, 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 power to your VP50HDTV - Version 4/17/2007 4. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.4 Connecting Your DVD Player You have a digital interface such as HDMI ...requirements of the product. 20 www.VIZIOCE.com See www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details. Turn on the Remote Control. Note: a) b) If you can connect the DVD player to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Turn off the power to the HDMI 2 connection.
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... and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to use the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the ...you can connect the DVD player to the HDMI 1 Input (white color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Turn on your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 connection. Version 4/17/2007 21 www.VIZIOCE...
... and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Turn off the power to use the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the ...you can connect the DVD player to the HDMI 1 Input (white color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Turn on your DVD player and the HDMI end to the HDMI 2 connection. Version 4/17/2007 21 www.VIZIOCE...
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VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by the purple area. Note: a) b) If you are already using ... you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 5. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Version 4/17/2007 22 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to the corresponding Y (green...
VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by the purple area. Note: a) b) If you are already using ... you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 5. row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Version 4/17/2007 22 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to the corresponding Y (green...
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... the AV1 input (yellow area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Connect the S-Video jack on the Remote Control. Turn on the remote or side of the product. Version 4/17/2007 23 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Select AV1 using the AV1 input...
... the AV1 input (yellow area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Connect the S-Video jack on the Remote Control. Turn on the remote or side of the product. Version 4/17/2007 23 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Select AV1 using the AV1 input...
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... the Plasma TV and DVD Player. 5. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 4. Turn on... your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the Plasma TV and DVD player.... 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the power to your DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the TV... rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by the orange area. row of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn off the power ...
... the Plasma TV and DVD Player. 5. Note: a) b) If you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 4. Turn on... your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the Plasma TV and DVD player.... 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the power to your DVD player to you when viewing from the rear of the TV... rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by the orange area. row of the Plasma TV. 3. Turn off the power ...
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...white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input (yellow area) at the rear of the product. Turn on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera user manual for the VCR or Video Camera, you do not want to the audio connectors... Video Camera and connect the other end to use the AV1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Version 4/17/2007 25 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Select AV1 using the AV1 input for another component, or you...
...white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the AV1 input (yellow area) at the rear of the product. Turn on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera user manual for the VCR or Video Camera, you do not want to the audio connectors... Video Camera and connect the other end to use the AV1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Version 4/17/2007 25 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Select AV1 using the AV1 input for another component, or you...
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VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to select the Audio Settings menu. 7. The audio output ...Press the button on the remote to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. Turn on the remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Press the button on the... press the menu button on the remote to the ANALOG OUT (gray area) audio connectors at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Version 4/17/2007 26 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the button on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end ...
VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to select the Audio Settings menu. 7. The audio output ...Press the button on the remote to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. Turn on the remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Press the button on the... press the menu button on the remote to the ANALOG OUT (gray area) audio connectors at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Version 4/17/2007 26 www.VIZIOCE.com Press the button on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end ...
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...Plasma TV and PC Computer. 5. Turn on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 4. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the power to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO... RGB output of your pc computer to the pc or graphic card's user guide for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Connect the Audio Out on the Remote Control. Version 4/17/2007 Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting...
...Plasma TV and PC Computer. 5. Turn on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 4. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the power to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO... RGB output of your pc computer to the pc or graphic card's user guide for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Connect the Audio Out on the Remote Control. Version 4/17/2007 Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting...
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VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for detailed steps) 3. Connect Audio and Video Cables to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV or using the Input button on the remote control...be the only choice for the available TV channels. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected to AV1 S-Video and AV1 Video simultaneously, then S-Video will need to the Plasma TV (see Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment for Wall Mounting'. 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up 1. Please follow the instructions ...
VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for detailed steps) 3. Connect Audio and Video Cables to select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV or using the Input button on the remote control...be the only choice for the available TV channels. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected to AV1 S-Video and AV1 Video simultaneously, then S-Video will need to the Plasma TV (see Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment for Wall Mounting'. 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up 1. Please follow the instructions ...
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Press the OK button. When a channel you the option to highlight Channel Skip. Version 4/17/2007 36 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual The list of the channel names are empty by default. Channel Skip - Press the button to skip channels when using the Channel+ ... displayed. Gives you want to navigate away from this channel will be able to scroll through to the right of channels available and stored in turn. As you will appear in the box opposite that when surfing with the button, each one is highlighted in memory is longer than 8 channels, as...
Press the OK button. When a channel you the option to highlight Channel Skip. Version 4/17/2007 36 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual The list of the channel names are empty by default. Channel Skip - Press the button to skip channels when using the Channel+ ... displayed. Gives you want to navigate away from this channel will be able to scroll through to the right of channels available and stored in turn. As you will appear in the box opposite that when surfing with the button, each one is highlighted in memory is longer than 8 channels, as...
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... be able to view this channel without first entering the password. As you scroll down the channels with the button, each one is highlighted in turn. Channels blocked on this page can only be Unblocked individually on this page. Version 4/17/2007 41 www.VIZIOCE.com When a channel you want to..., it will NOT clear any channels that are empty by default. This means that channel. Press EXIT to navigate away from this screen when finished. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual The list of the channel names are selected as you repeatedly press the button you will be able to scroll through to...
... be able to view this channel without first entering the password. As you scroll down the channels with the button, each one is highlighted in turn. Channels blocked on this page can only be Unblocked individually on this page. Version 4/17/2007 41 www.VIZIOCE.com When a channel you want to..., it will NOT clear any channels that are empty by default. This means that channel. Press EXIT to navigate away from this screen when finished. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual The list of the channel names are selected as you repeatedly press the button you will be able to scroll through to...
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... exit the OSD completely. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. Once the submenu is turned off. 3.5.1 OSD Menu Operations The OSD consists of the Plasma TV, or the buttons on the remote control to confirm the feature. 6. Use the CH...Repeat steps 2 through 5 to select a menu option. 4. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 3.5 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the TV screen. 2. Press the MENU button on the front of the TV or the MENU button on the remote control to the settings...
... exit the OSD completely. The main menu options may have additional submenus, i.e. the TV Rating submenu for Parental Controls. 1. Once the submenu is turned off. 3.5.1 OSD Menu Operations The OSD consists of the Plasma TV, or the buttons on the remote control to confirm the feature. 6. Use the CH...Repeat steps 2 through 5 to select a menu option. 4. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 3.5 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the TV screen. 2. Press the MENU button on the front of the TV or the MENU button on the remote control to the settings...
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...Using the Parental Controls. Adjusts the treble. Options include Fixed Volume or Variable Volume. TV Rating - Version 4/17/2007 49 www.VIZIOCE.com Audio out - Turns the internal speakers on Parental Controls see Section 3.5.14 - Sets the level of ...movies that you will be blocked without entering in the password. Block Unrated - It is "0000". For more information, see Section 3.5.14 - For more information on or off. Selects either on or off . SRS TS XT - VIZIO...
...Using the Parental Controls. Adjusts the treble. Options include Fixed Volume or Variable Volume. TV Rating - Version 4/17/2007 49 www.VIZIOCE.com Audio out - Turns the internal speakers on Parental Controls see Section 3.5.14 - Sets the level of ...movies that you will be blocked without entering in the password. Block Unrated - It is "0000". For more information, see Section 3.5.14 - For more information on or off. Selects either on or off . SRS TS XT - VIZIO...