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... your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Write down the serial number located on the back of Genesis Microchip Inc. For maximum benefit of mind and to purchase a plan. For peace of your VIZIO VP50HDTV either...from your new VIZIO VP50 High Definition Plasma Television purchase. TruSurround XT technology is a registered trademark of enjoyment from SRS Labs, Inc. Version 4/17/2007 1 www.VIZIOCE.com Visit our website or call us at our website www.vizioce.com or fill in your VIZIO Plasma TV, please visit ...
... your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Write down the serial number located on the back of Genesis Microchip Inc. For maximum benefit of mind and to purchase a plan. For peace of your VIZIO VP50HDTV either...from your new VIZIO VP50 High Definition Plasma Television purchase. TruSurround XT technology is a registered trademark of enjoyment from SRS Labs, Inc. Version 4/17/2007 1 www.VIZIOCE.com Visit our website or call us at our website www.vizioce.com or fill in your VIZIO Plasma TV, please visit ...
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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 ...Settings (for PC) ...47 3.5.5 Advanced Image Settings for PC...48 3.5.6 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(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode 52 3.5.13 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...52 3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls...53 3.6 Programming the VIZIO...
... 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 ...Settings (for PC) ...47 3.5.5 Advanced Image Settings for PC...48 3.5.6 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(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode 52 3.5.13 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings ...52 3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls...53 3.6 Programming the VIZIO...
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... on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 12. The yellow color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 11. Connect the audio from the Plasma TV to the L+R AUDIO here... Connect the secondary source for factory service only. 6. Analog Audio Out - Left Portion 5 6 7 8 VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 9 Note 13 14 10 12 5. For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled ... game. This custom communication port is for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box through this connection. 14. For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled...
... on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 12. The yellow color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. 11. Connect the audio from the Plasma TV to the L+R AUDIO here... Connect the secondary source for factory service only. 6. Analog Audio Out - Left Portion 5 6 7 8 VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 9 Note 13 14 10 12 5. For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled ... game. This custom communication port is for component video devices such as a DVD Player or set top box through this connection. 14. For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled...
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... 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. POWER - TV - CABLE - SET - Blinks when the remote operates. This button has ... is not working with your chosen option in the DTV mode. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions back to 4 devices (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of main and sub-channels. Note: this button ...
... 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. POWER - TV - CABLE - SET - Blinks when the remote operates. This button has ... is not working with your chosen option in the DTV mode. This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or a satellite TV set the functions back to 4 devices (see TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD buttons at the top of main and sub-channels. Note: this button ...
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..., Movie and Game. Note that in PIP/POP mode. PIP - Note: The TV must be visible because they extend beyond the edges of the picture will set the default Closed Caption setting for this button with the remote control. This button also functions as a PC. and... +) - PIP Size - TV/Previous Chapter - Note: This button has been pre-programmed for the VIZIO VP50HDTV. AUDIO - AV/Reverse - VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual ...
..., Movie and Game. Note that in PIP/POP mode. PIP - Note: The TV must be visible because they extend beyond the edges of the picture will set the default Closed Caption setting for this button with the remote control. This button also functions as a PC. and... +) - PIP Size - TV/Previous Chapter - Note: This button has been pre-programmed for the VIZIO VP50HDTV. AUDIO - AV/Reverse - VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual ...
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... Use? The VIZIO VP50HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Connection ...between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over S-Video takes advantage of the High Definition content. DTV Coaxial RF. TV Coaxial RF. This is separated into two signals...
... Use? The VIZIO VP50HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this input takes advantage of the superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats. Connection ...between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over S-Video takes advantage of the High Definition content. DTV Coaxial RF. TV Coaxial RF. This is separated into two signals...
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... to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for optimal results. Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Version 4/17/2007 15 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User ...for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. See www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE...
... to your HDTV Set-Top Box user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the Plasma TV. 3. Note: To maintain the display quality, use the HDMI 1 input for optimal results. Connecting your cable or satellite operator. Version 4/17/2007 15 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User ...for another component, or you do not want to use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. See www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE...
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... to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection. VIZIO VP50HDTV...
... to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 5. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio output connectors associated with the DVI output on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI Input is for added security and protection. VIZIO VP50HDTV...
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VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set- row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the audio connectors associated with the Component ...rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 6. Connect the Pb (blue color)...
VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your HDTV Set- row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 3. Connect the Pr (red color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the audio connectors associated with the Component ...rear of the product or consult your HDTV Set-Top Box to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 7. Select Component 1 using the Component 1 input for the Set-Top Box, you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. 6. Connect the Pb (blue color)...
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VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Press the button on the remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Using an ... select Speakers. 8. Press the button on the power to select the Audio Settings menu. 7. Turn on the remote to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the Plasma TV will now be connected directly to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Version 4/17/2007 26 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn...
VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Press the button on the remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 5. Using an ... select Speakers. 8. Press the button on the power to select the Audio Settings menu. 7. Turn on the remote to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 4. Optical Output of Audio received with the programs from the Plasma TV will now be connected directly to the Plasma TV and Receiver/Amp. 2. Version 4/17/2007 26 www.VIZIOCE.com Turn...
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... output of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on how to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the product. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual... 1. Version 4/17/2007 Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set your pc computer and the other end to...
... output of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on how to the RGB PC input (blue area) at the rear of the product. A RGB (VGA) cable and stereo mini jack cable are not included and can be purchased at 60Hz. 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual... 1. Version 4/17/2007 Note: a) b) c) For the best picture quality when connecting a pc computer through RGB PC, set your pc computer and the other end to...
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.... 4. Note: If you do not see Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment for the available TV channels. Version 4/17/2007 28 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to AV2. 5. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for Wall Mounting'. 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up 1. Please follow the instructions below: a. The same input priority scheme...
.... 4. Note: If you do not see Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment for the available TV channels. Version 4/17/2007 28 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up to AV2. 5. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for Wall Mounting'. 3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up 1. Please follow the instructions below: a. The same input priority scheme...
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...open the OSD menu. d. Press the MENU button on the remote control once to highlight the TV Menu sub-menu. e. Press the button when you have finished your selection. Press the button ... Settings Menu will be displayed. c. Press the and buttons to highlight the Setup menu. Press the OK button to match the source you have connected to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the Plasma TV.... Press the button to select this option and then press the or button to select the Cable or Antenna to adjust this sub-menu. VIZIO VP50HDTV ...
...open the OSD menu. d. Press the MENU button on the remote control once to highlight the TV Menu sub-menu. e. Press the button when you have finished your selection. Press the button ... Settings Menu will be displayed. c. Press the and buttons to highlight the Setup menu. Press the OK button to match the source you have connected to the DTV/TV input at the rear of the Plasma TV.... Press the button to select this option and then press the or button to select the Cable or Antenna to adjust this sub-menu. VIZIO VP50HDTV ...
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... and then press the button the select this timing mode). The channel availability through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to set this option. To add or delete a channel press the button to select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of ...get information about availability in your cable operator supplies in which channels your area, type of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on how to VESA 1024x768 at the top of the screen. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual g. When finished, "Auto Scan Completed" will need to highlight CH and then...
... and then press the button the select this timing mode). The channel availability through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to set this option. To add or delete a channel press the button to select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of ...get information about availability in your cable operator supplies in which channels your area, type of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on how to VESA 1024x768 at the top of the screen. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual g. When finished, "Auto Scan Completed" will need to highlight CH and then...
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... control to switch among the modes. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI using the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV. c. button on the side of the Plasma TV or remote control once for selecting...
... control to switch among the modes. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set -top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI using the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV. c. button on the side of the Plasma TV or remote control once for selecting...
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...DTV Tuner Setup sub-menu will be shown. Press the OK button on the screen. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Press the button on the remote control. Version 4/17/2007 32 www.VIZIOCE.com The Image Settings Menu will display the DTV TUNER SETUP menu. Press the button to highlight the DTV... Menu sub-menu. The DTV Tuner Setup option should be displayed. 3.4 DTV Tuner Setup Select the DTV input (see Step 4 on page 28) by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV ...
...DTV Tuner Setup sub-menu will be shown. Press the OK button on the screen. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Press the button on the remote control. Version 4/17/2007 32 www.VIZIOCE.com The Image Settings Menu will display the DTV TUNER SETUP menu. Press the button to highlight the DTV... Menu sub-menu. The DTV Tuner Setup option should be displayed. 3.4 DTV Tuner Setup Select the DTV input (see Step 4 on page 28) by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV ...
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Time Zone - VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Select your area will ensure that the TV will take less time in searching for channels. Version 4/17/2007 33 www.VIZIOCE.com When finished, press the button to select this option. Press the or button on the remote control. Setting the correct Time Zone for antenna and... remote control to select Cable/Air/Auto. If you have an antenna connected choose Air, or if you have cable connected choose Cable, and the TV will scan for your time zone using the or button. The default selection is Auto.
Time Zone - VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Select your area will ensure that the TV will take less time in searching for channels. Version 4/17/2007 33 www.VIZIOCE.com When finished, press the button to select this option. Press the or button on the remote control. Setting the correct Time Zone for antenna and... remote control to select Cable/Air/Auto. If you have an antenna connected choose Air, or if you have cable connected choose Cable, and the TV will scan for your time zone using the or button. The default selection is Auto.
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Press the button to select PCM, Dolby Digital Version 4/17/2007 37 www.VIZIOCE.com Using button to highlight the Digital Audio Out option. Digital Audio Out - VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Press the the or or Off. Note: Consult the user manual of your Receiver/Amp to select this sub-screen. You must set the configuration of that equipment. button to determine the capabilities and requirements of the digital audio (SPDIF) on this option.
Press the button to select PCM, Dolby Digital Version 4/17/2007 37 www.VIZIOCE.com Using button to highlight the Digital Audio Out option. Digital Audio Out - VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Press the the or or Off. Note: Consult the user manual of your Receiver/Amp to select this sub-screen. You must set the configuration of that equipment. button to determine the capabilities and requirements of the digital audio (SPDIF) on this option.
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... analog Closed Caption instead of digital Closed Caption and so the VIZIO TV can change the Closed Caption setting using the CC button on this option. To set here in the OSD. Although this option. When viewing a channel, you change the setting when viewing a channel. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Closed Caption - Press the button to highlight...
... analog Closed Caption instead of digital Closed Caption and so the VIZIO TV can change the Closed Caption setting using the CC button on this option. To set here in the OSD. Although this option. When viewing a channel, you change the setting when viewing a channel. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual Closed Caption - Press the button to highlight...
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...The default style, As Broadcaster, is usually acceptable. Version 4/17/2007 39 www.VIZIOCE.com This is shown as received from the TV channel. The Caption Style screen is now filled with digital channels and this option. This means that the style of the closed caption ... only effective with many options to change the look of the Digital Closed Caption information, highlight Digital Caption Style using the button. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual To set the look of the Closed Caption information. Press the the or button to select Custom. Using button to select this has no...
...The default style, As Broadcaster, is usually acceptable. Version 4/17/2007 39 www.VIZIOCE.com This is shown as received from the TV channel. The Caption Style screen is now filled with digital channels and this option. This means that the style of the closed caption ... only effective with many options to change the look of the Digital Closed Caption information, highlight Digital Caption Style using the button. VIZIO VP50HDTV User Manual To set the look of the Closed Caption information. Press the the or button to select Custom. Using button to select this has no...