Vizio VP42 manual Watching a TV Program, Adjusting Basic Hdtv Settings

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3.2 Watching a TV Program

Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector.

1.Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV. The VIZIO logo on the front will change from orange to white.

2.There are 3 options for selecting your programming:

a.If you are using an antenna or cable connected through the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input, you can select TV directly by pressing the TV button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV.

b.If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set-top box connected by an HDMI cable, select HDMI directly by pressing the HDMI button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV.

c.If you are watching broadcasts through a cable or satellite set-top box connected by a Component (YPbPr) cable, select Component directly by pressing the Component button on the remote, or by pressing the INPUT button on the remote or on the side of the HDTV.

Note: You should be able to see a picture. If you do not, make sure that all of the HDTV connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source.

3.When using option 2a, press the Channel buttons on the remote or the +/- buttons on the side of the HDTV to change the channel. Note: The Channel buttons, on the side of the HDTV and on the remote, control will not work if you are watching a program using HDMI, Component and AV inputs.

3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings

Volume

To increase the volume, press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- button on the side of the Plasma HDTV or remote control until the desired level is reached.

TV Channels

To step up or down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- button on the side of the HDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel, or hold it depressed until the desired channel is reached. Note: Channel up and down will only operate in DTV and TV modes.

Wide

Using this feature, you can watch video content in different size modes on the HDTV. Press the WIDE button on the remote control to switch among the modes.

Fore more information see Section 4.17 - Understanding Viewing Modes, on page 48.

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Contents Dear Vizio Customer Grounded plug External Television Antenna Grounding Television Antenna Connection ProtectionOpening the Package Package ContentsTo remove the stand base Installation PreparationPreparing Your Plasma Hdtv for Wall Mounting Table of Contents Miscellaneous Information Side Panel Controls Front PanelRear Panel Connections Vizio Remote Control Page Vizio Remote Control Precautions Insertion of Batteries in the Remote ControlRemote Control Range Which Video Connection Should I Use? Connecting EquipmentUsing the Antenna or Cable through your VCR Connecting Coaxial RFUsing Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV / TV Connecting your Hdtv Set-Top Box Best Connecting Your Hdtv Set-Top BoxUsing Hdmi For Hdtv Set-Top Boxes with DVI Connecting your Hdtv Set-Top Box Better Using Component VideoUsing Coax RF Connecting Your Basic Set-Top BoxUsing Composite Video For DVD Players with DVI Connecting Your DVD PlayerConnecting your DVD Player Best Connecting your DVD Player Better Connecting your DVD Player Good Using S-Video AV1Using Composite AV Video 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 HdtvBacklight DTV / TV Input Picture AdjustmentPicture Mode 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 Setup Hdmi Input Picture AdjustmentHdmi Input Audio Adjustment Video Input Setup Video Input Picture AdjustmentVideo Input Audio Adjustment Video Input Parental Control PC Input Picture AdjustmentAuto Adjust 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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VP42 specifications

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