Vizio VP42 manual Connecting Equipment, Which Video Connection Should I Use?

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VIZIO VP42 HDTV20A User Manual

Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment

2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?

The VIZIO VP42 has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear

 

 

 

 

 

Connection

 

 

Connector

 

Panel

 

 

Description

 

 

Quality (type)

 

 

 

Color

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Codes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best

(digital)

White

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface 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 a single cable.

 

Best

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTV Coaxial RF. When used for MPEG2 encoded

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(digital)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

input takes advantage of the High Definition content.

 

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Black

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

 

Good

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV Coaxial RF. This is the connection for standard

 

(analog)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NTSC TV using antenna or cable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RGB PC (VGA) – This video input has separate red,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue

 

green and blue

color components. The signal

 

(analog)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

carries horizontal and vertical sync information on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the green signal.

This is most commonly used for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC input.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Component - The video signal is separated into

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Better

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

 

three signals, one containing the black-and-white

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

information and the other two containing the color

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

 

 

(analog)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

information. This enhancement over S-Video takes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

advantage of the superior picture provided by

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-Video (AV1) - The video signal is separated into

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

two signals, one containing the black-and-white

 

Good

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red

 

information and the other containing the color

 

(analog)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

information. Separating the color in this way avoids

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘cross color’ effects where closely spaced black and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

white lines are erroneously displayed in color. It also

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

enables text to be displayed more sharply.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good

(analog)

Yellow

and

Orange

Composite (AV1/2) - The complete video signal is carried through this single pin connector. This is the most commonly used video connection.

Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide

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Contents Dear Vizio Customer Grounded plug External Television Antenna Grounding Television Antenna Connection ProtectionOpening the Package Package ContentsPreparing Your Plasma Hdtv for Wall Mounting Installation PreparationTo remove the stand base Table of Contents Miscellaneous Information Side Panel Controls Front PanelRear Panel Connections Vizio Remote Control Page Remote Control Range Insertion of Batteries in the Remote ControlVizio Remote Control Precautions Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connecting EquipmentUsing Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV / TV Connecting Coaxial RFUsing the Antenna or Cable through your VCR Using Hdmi Connecting Your Hdtv Set-Top BoxConnecting your Hdtv Set-Top Box Best For Hdtv Set-Top Boxes with DVI Connecting your Hdtv Set-Top Box Better Using Component VideoUsing Composite Video Connecting Your Basic Set-Top BoxUsing Coax RF Connecting your DVD Player Best Connecting Your DVD PlayerFor DVD Players with DVI Connecting your DVD Player Better Using Composite AV Video Using S-Video AV1Connecting your DVD Player Good Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs Connecting an external Receiver/AmpVersion 4/20/2007 Preset PC Resolutions Connecting a PC ComputerBasic Plasma Hdtv Start Up Setting Up to Watch TelevisionCable Page Watching a TV Program Adjusting Basic Hdtv SettingsInformation on Hdtv Status Program InformationUsing the On Screen Display OSD Advanced Adjustment of HdtvPicture Mode DTV / TV Input Picture AdjustmentBacklight Contrast BrightnessColor TintSharpness Color TemperatureDNR Advanced VideoVolume DTV / TV Input Audio AdjustmentBass TrebleDTV / TV Tuner Setup DTV / TV Input Setup Digital Closed Caption Style Reset All SettingsChannel Block DTV / TV Input Parental ControlMovie Rating TV RatingBlocked Unrated Programming Change the PasswordHdmi Input Audio Adjustment Hdmi Input Picture AdjustmentHdmi Input Setup Video Input Audio Adjustment Video Input Picture AdjustmentVideo Input Setup Auto Adjust PC Input Picture AdjustmentVideo Input Parental Control Contrast PC Input Setup PC Input Audio AdjustmentUnderstanding Viewing Modes Normal ModePicture-In-PicturePIP Mode Adjusting Basic PIP SettingsMaintenance Using a Cable or Satellite RemoteSetting the Sleep Timer Cleaning the Housing and Remote ControlMail us at techsupport@vinc.com Troubleshooting GuideMailtechsupport@vizio.com Telephone & Technical SupportFCC Class B Radio Interference Statement ComplianceMiscellaneous Information SpecificationsGlossary Standard Definitions DVI IndexRGB
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