Vizio VP42 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp, Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs

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VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual

2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp

1.Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV and Receiver/Amp.

2.Using an audio cable (white and red connectors), connect the cable to the audio input connectors on the Receiver/Amp and connect the other end to the ANALOG OUT (white area) audio connectors at the rear of the Plasma HDTV.

3.Turn on the power to the Plasma HDTV and Receiver/Amp.

4.Then press the MENU button on the remote control to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

5.

Press the

on the remote control to

 

select the Audio Adjust menu.

6.Press the on the remote control to select SPEAKERS.

7. Press the on the remote control to select OFF so that the sound from the Plasma HDTV will now be routed through your Receiver/Amp system.

Note:

a)Refer to your Receiver/Amp user manual to select the corresponding audio input.

b)The audio output is not amplified and cannot be connected directly to external speakers.

Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs

If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (black area) at the rear of the Plasma HDTV. This is active when receiving digital audio with the programs from the DTV/TV CABLE/ANTENNA input.

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Contents Mail us at techsupport@vinc.com Dear Vizio CustomerVersion 9/11/2006 Power Lines Television Antenna Connection ProtectionExternal Television Antenna Grounding Lightning ProtectionPackage Contents Opening the PackageInstallation Preparation Preparing Your Plasma Hdtv for Wall Mounting To remove the stand baseTable of Contents Maintenance and Troubleshooting Front Panel Side Panel ControlsRear Panel Connections Left PortionRight Portion Vizio Universal Remote Control Page Page Remote Control Range Insertion of Batteries in the Remote ControlVizio Universal Remote Control Precautions Connecting Equipment Which Video Connection Should I Use?Using Hdmi Connecting Your DVD PlayerConnecting your DVD Player Best For DVD Players with DVI Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player BetterUsing S-Video AV2 Connecting your DVD Player GoodUsing Composite AV Video Connecting Your Hdtv Set-Top Box Connecting your Set-Top Box BestFor Set-Top Boxes with DVI Connecting your Set-Top Box Better Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera Connecting Coaxial RF Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTVUsing Your Antenna or Cable for TV Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCRConnecting an external Receiver/Amp Optical Output of Audio received with HD ProgramsConnecting a PC Computer Connecting the Power Cable Using DTV and TV with an Antenna or CableBasic Plasma Hdtv Start Up Select Input SourceUsing a PC Adjusting Basic Plasma Hdtv Settings VolumeWatching a TV Program TV ChannelsProgram Information Information on Plasma Hdtv Status No PIP or POPPC Input, no PIP With PIP and POP TV Input, with PIPComponent Input, with PIP Advanced Adjustment of Hdtv Using the On Screen Display OSDDTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment Picture ModeContrast BrightnessTint Color TemperatureSharpness DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment VolumeBass TrebleDTV / TV Input Special Features Image Cleaner Reset All SettingsDigital Closed Caption Style PIP PositionTV Tuner Setup Tuner ModeAuto Search Skip ChannelDTV Tuner Setup Digital Audio OutParental Lock Enable DTV / TV Input Parental ControlTime Zone Daylight SavingTV Rating Movie RatingChange the Password Blocked Unrated ProgrammingVideo Input Audio Adjustment Video Input Picture AdjustmentVideo Input Special Features PC Input Picture Adjustment Video Input Parental ControlPC Input Audio Adjustment PC Input Special FeaturesUnderstanding Viewing Features Viewing ModesAdjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings Picture-In-PicturePIP/Picture-by-PicturePOPModeSetting the Sleep Timer Programming for VCR Programming the Vizio Universal Remote ControlProgramming for Cable Set-Top Box Programming for DVD Player Using a Cable or Satellite RemoteSearching for Component Codes Maintenance Troubleshooting GuideCleaning the Housing and Remote Control Cleaning the ScreenVersion 9/11/2006 Telephone & Technical Support Mailtechsupport@vinc.comCompliance FCC Class B Radio Interference StatementSpecifications Miscellaneous InformationGlossary Standard Definitions Index HdmiVersion 9/11/2006 Limited Product Warranty Vizio Extended Service WarrantySetup Code for VCR’s Component Program CodesSetup Code for Cable Converters RCASetup Code for Satellite Receivers Setup Code for DVD PlayersSetup Code for CD Players SVASetup Code for Audio Amp/Tuners Setup Code for Audio AmplifiersSetup Code for TV’s JCB NAD Vizio
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