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... serial number located on your new VIZIO VP50 High Definition Plasma Television purchase. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from your new VIZIO VP50 High Definition Television. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your VP50. We hope you will experience many... by Faroudja" is a registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO Plasma TV, please visit our website at www.vizioce.com or call toll free at our website www.vizioce.com or fill in . For...
... serial number located on your new VIZIO VP50 High Definition Plasma Television purchase. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from your new VIZIO VP50 High Definition Television. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on the back of your VP50. We hope you will experience many... by Faroudja" is a registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO Plasma TV, please visit our website at www.vizioce.com or call toll free at our website www.vizioce.com or fill in . For...
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VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is required, please contact your dealer and ... away from moisture. Read the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of high temperature, condensation may form on the VP50 Plasma HDTV. • The VP50 Plasma HDTV should be used for long period of the product may expose you are not sure of the type of electric shock, and other cables...
VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is required, please contact your dealer and ... away from moisture. Read the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of high temperature, condensation may form on the VP50 Plasma HDTV. • The VP50 Plasma HDTV should be used for long period of the product may expose you are not sure of the type of electric shock, and other cables...
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...in landscape orientation; Please make sure to read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Installation Preparation Please read the instructions of your specific mount to properly hang the VP50HDTV. Install the...poor ventilation and excessive component damage. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Please contact VIZIO for the VIZIO VP50HDTV, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.vizioce.com. Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VP50HDTV can be defeated. Remove ...
...in landscape orientation; Please make sure to read this user manual carefully before installing your VIZIO HDTV. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Installation Preparation Please read the instructions of your specific mount to properly hang the VP50HDTV. Install the...poor ventilation and excessive component damage. VIZIO offers professional installation services. Please contact VIZIO for the VIZIO VP50HDTV, browse VIZIO's certified mount selection at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623) or www.vizioce.com. Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VP50HDTV can be defeated. Remove ...
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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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... Use the white and red connectors to the L+R AUDIO here. The orange color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Headphone Out - Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for composite video devices, such as a DVD Player or set top box... a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the device to right, use a wireless headphone system. Connect the audio from the Plasma TV to here. From left to the L+R AUDIO here. 8. COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - This custom communication port is for right...
... Use the white and red connectors to the L+R AUDIO here. The orange color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. Headphone Out - Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for composite video devices, such as a DVD Player or set top box... a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the device to right, use a wireless headphone system. Connect the audio from the Plasma TV to here. From left to the L+R AUDIO here. 8. COMPONENT 2 (YPb/CbPr/Cr with Audio L/R) - This custom communication port is for right...
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... the video source and the digital display for details. Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). See www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added... a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI 2 connection....
... the video source and the digital display for details. Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 4. Turn on the Plasma TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). See www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for added... a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI 2 connection....
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... for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at 60Hz from a PC. Version 4/17/2007 16 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the HDMI 1 input ...Input is for added security and protection. Note: a) b) c) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the DVI output on the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Use the RGB PC input for more information about the video output requirements...
... for HD Video and will only support 640x480 at 60Hz from a PC. Version 4/17/2007 16 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the HDMI 1 input ...Input is for added security and protection. Note: a) b) c) The HDMI input on the Remote Control. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual For Cable or Satellite Boxes with the DVI output on the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Use the RGB PC input for more information about the video output requirements...
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VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting 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 your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV... Control. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Top Box. 2. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set- Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another...
VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting 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 your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV... Control. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Top Box. 2. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set- Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another...
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.... Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD). 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. 2. Select DTV using the INPUT button on... the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector...
.... Digital broadcasts are not available in all digital TV broadcasts are High Definition (HD). 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. 2. Select DTV using the INPUT button on... the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 3. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector...
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.../ANTENNA connector at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. 2.3.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR. 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 Plasma TV and VCR. 2. Version 4/17/2007 19...
.../ANTENNA connector at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. 2.3.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR. 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 Plasma TV and VCR. 2. Version 4/17/2007 19...
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...using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you . 2.4.1 Using HDMI DVD players that have several options for connecting your DVD player to the Plasma TV and your DVD player. Note: a) b) If you can decide which option is the right one end of a HDMI cable to the HDMI output... are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the VIZIO VP50HDTV for details. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Refer to 10 meters or less. HDMI, Component, SVideo and Composite...
...using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you . 2.4.1 Using HDMI DVD players that have several options for connecting your DVD player to the Plasma TV and your DVD player. Note: a) b) If you can decide which option is the right one end of a HDMI cable to the HDMI output... are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the VIZIO VP50HDTV for details. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Refer to 10 meters or less. HDMI, Component, SVideo and Composite...
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... www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the Plasma TV and your DVD player. 5. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio connectors... associated with the HDMI 1 input (white area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do...
... www.VIZIOCE.com Turn off the power to your DVD player user manual for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the Plasma TV and your DVD player. 5. Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD player and the HDMI end to the audio connectors... associated with the HDMI 1 input (white area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with DVI: VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Select HDMI 1 using the HDMI 1 input for another component, or you do...
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...and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 5. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the Remote Control. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component... (Better): 1. row of the product. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Version 4/17/2007 22 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in...
...and connect the other end to the audio connectors associated with the Component 1 input (green color area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 5. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on the Remote Control. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for another component... (Better): 1. row of the product. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Version 4/17/2007 22 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.4.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in...
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... you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by the red & orange areas. Refer to the AV2 connections coded by pressing the AV button on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Version 4/17/2007 23 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the... (AV) Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group (red area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Select AV1 using the AV1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the AV1 input for more information about the video...
... you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by the red & orange areas. Refer to the AV2 connections coded by pressing the AV button on your DVD Player (Good): VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Version 4/17/2007 23 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn on the... (AV) Connecting your DVD player and connect the other end to the S-Video jack in the AV1 group (red area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 4. Select AV1 using the AV1 input for another component, or you do not want to use the AV1 input for more information about the video...
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...AV1 input for another component, or you do not want to you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by the orange area. 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about the video ...DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Refer to the Plasma TV and DVD Player. 5. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the power to your DVD Player (Good) : VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Turn on your DVD player to the...
...AV1 input for another component, or you do not want to you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by the orange area. 2.4.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD player user manual for more information about the video ...DVD player, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Refer to the Plasma TV and DVD Player. 5. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the power to your DVD Player (Good) : VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 1. Turn on your DVD player to the...
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... S-Video jack in the AV1 group (red area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by the orange/red area. Note: a) b) If you do not want to the Plasma TV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Select AV1 using the... AV1 input for another component, or you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 4. Version 4/17/2007...
... S-Video jack in the AV1 group (red area) at the rear of the Plasma TV, or directly by the orange/red area. Note: a) b) If you do not want to the Plasma TV and VCR or Video Camera. 2. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Select AV1 using the... AV1 input for another component, or you are already using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV. 4. Version 4/17/2007...
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... menu. 7. Press the button on the remote to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Version 4/17/2007 26 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Press the button on the remote to select Off so that the sound from the DTV...active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the power to select...
... menu. 7. Press the button on the remote to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Version 4/17/2007 26 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Press the button on the remote to select Off so that the sound from the DTV...active when receiving digital audio with HD Programs If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the power to select...
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... refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on how to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 5. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB PC input (blue area) at an electronics... timing mode to VESA 1024x768 at the rear of your pc computer and the other end to the RGB output of the Plasma TV. 4. Refer to your pc computer to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. Turn on the remote or side of the product. Turn off the power to the RGB PC Audio...
... refer to the pc or graphic card's user guide for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on how to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 5. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB (VGA) cable to the RGB PC input (blue area) at an electronics... timing mode to VESA 1024x768 at the rear of your pc computer and the other end to the RGB output of the Plasma TV. 4. Refer to your pc computer to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. 2. Turn on the remote or side of the product. Turn off the power to the RGB PC Audio...
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VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the Plasma TV (see Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment for detailed steps) 3. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected to repeat step 4 (above ) by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the TV or using the Input button on the remote... Source Select the Input Source for Wall Mounting'. 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up 1. Connect Audio and Video Cables to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for the Plasma TV by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV or using the INPUT button on the remote or side of...
VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to the Plasma TV (see Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment for detailed steps) 3. Turning Power On Once all the components are connected to repeat step 4 (above ) by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the TV or using the Input button on the remote... Source Select the Input Source for Wall Mounting'. 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up 1. Connect Audio and Video Cables to Watch Television For 'Preparing Your Plasma TV for the Plasma TV by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV or using the INPUT button on the remote or side of...
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VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual b. Press the MENU button on the remote control once to highlight the Setup menu. The Image Settings Menu will be displayed. d. Version 4/17/2007 29 www.VIZIOCE.com Once selected, press the button to highlight the TV Menu sub-menu. Press the button on the remote... control to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the Plasma TV. e. Press the button when you have finished your selection. Press the and buttons to ...
VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual b. Press the MENU button on the remote control once to highlight the Setup menu. The Image Settings Menu will be displayed. d. Version 4/17/2007 29 www.VIZIOCE.com Once selected, press the button to highlight the TV Menu sub-menu. Press the button on the remote... control to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the Plasma TV. e. Press the button when you have finished your selection. Press the and buttons to ...