Vizio VP50 HDTV20A Table of Contents

VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual
Version 12/28/2007 7
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections..................................................................9
1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Side Panel Controls.............................................................................................................................................9
1.3 Rear Panel Connections...................................................................................................................................10
1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control.......................................................................................................................12
1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control..............................................................................................14
1.4.2 Remote Control Range..............................................................................................................................14
1.4.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions...........................................................................................................14
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment..................................................................................15
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?............................................................................................................15
2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF)...................................................................................................................................16
2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV / TV....................................................................................16
2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR.........................................................................................17
2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box................................................................................................................18
2.3.1 Using HDMI...............................................................................................................................................18
2.3.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................20
2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box.................................................................................................................21
2.4.1 Using Composite Video.............................................................................................................................21
2.4.2 Using Coax (RF)........................................................................................................................................21
2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player............................................................................................................................22
2.5.1 Using HDMI...............................................................................................................................................22
2.5.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................24
2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV3)..................................................................................................................................25
2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video.....................................................................................................................25
2.5.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera...................................................................................................26
2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp..............................................................................................................27
2.7 Connecting a PC Computer.............................................................................................................................. 28
2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions...............................................................................................................................28
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television...................................................................29
3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up............................................................................................................................29
3.2 Watching a TV Program....................................................................................................................................34
3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings.........................................................................................................................34
3.4 Program Information..........................................................................................................................................35
3.5 Information on HDTV Status............................................................................................................................. 35
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV...................................................................36
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD).................................................................................................................36
4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment....................................................................................................................37
4.2.1 Picture Mode............................................................................................................................................. 37
4.2.2 Brightness..................................................................................................................................................37
4.2.3 Contrast.....................................................................................................................................................38
4.2.4 Color..........................................................................................................................................................38
4.2.5 Tint.............................................................................................................................................................38
4.2.6 Sharpness................................................................................................................................................. 39
4.2.7 Color Temperature.....................................................................................................................................39
4.2.8 Advanced Video........................................................................................................................................ 40
4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment......................................................................................................................42
4.3.1 Volume......................................................................................................................................................42
4.3.2 Bass...........................................................................................................................................................42
4.3.3 Treble........................................................................................................................................................43
4.3.4 Balance......................................................................................................................................................43
4.3.5 Surround....................................................................................................................................................43
4.3.6 Speakers...................................................................................................................................................43
4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup.......................................................................................................................................44
4.4.1 Tuner Mode...............................................................................................................................................44
4.4.2 Auto Search...............................................................................................................................................44
4.4.3 Skip Channel.............................................................................................................................................44
4.4.4 Digital Audio Out........................................................................................................................................44
4.4.5 Time Zone.................................................................................................................................................45
4.4.6 Daylight Saving..........................................................................................................................................45