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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1.10.1 - Key Remote Control Functions...10 1.10.2 - Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control...12 1.10.3 - Remote Control Range...13 1.10.4 - Precautions for the VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...13 Chapter 2 - Connecting Components...14 2.1 - Which Video Connection Should I Use? ...14 2.2 - Connecting Your DVD Player...15... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Congratulations on your VIZIO P42 42” Plasma Television purchase. Thank you for your support of V, Inc. and its Plasma Television product line. The P42 is a precise electronic product and you should read the following instructions carefully to maximize the performance of the product. It has passed the Class-B EMC test and the UL and CSA safety certifications and you can be assured of the highest quality display with the utmost reliability. -
Page 4: Opening The Package
1.3 - Opening the Package • The VIZIO P42 is packaged in a carton together with other standard accessories. Any optional accessories are packed separately in another carton. • The weight of the Plasma Display is approximately 85 lbs. Due to the size and weight of the product, it is recommended that it be handled by a minimum of 2 persons. -
Page 5: Important Safety Guidelines
• Do not place the P42 Plasma TV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the P42 Plasma TV falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the P42 Plasma TV. -
Page 6: Television Antenna Connection Protection
1.6 - Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the Plasma TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. -
Page 7: Package Contents
IMPORTANT: Save the original box and all the packing material for future shipping needs. Note: Your product may also include various other accessories depending on region of purchase. Version - 2/21/2005 VIZIO P42 Plasma TV VIZIO Universal Remote Control Power Cord RCA Cable This User Guide www.vizioce.com... -
Page 8: Front Panel Controls
1.8 - Front Panel Controls Volume ◄/► - These buttons are used to increase or decrease the speaker volume. While the OSD is active, these buttons function as adjustment controls in the OSD menus. Channel – These buttons are used to increase or decrease the selected channels. While the OSD is active, these buttons function as select controls in the OSD menus. -
Page 9: Rear Panel Connections
1.9 - Rear Panel Connections 1. RF (TV Input) – Connect to the antenna, satellite or cable service 2. Component (YPbPr) Input - Connect the external video devices with component output, such as a DVD player or set-top box. 3. Audio In, Right and Left (R/L) – Connect the external audio from the component video source such as a DVD player or set-top box. -
Page 10: Vizio Universal Remote Control
1.10 - VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be used to control up to four different components. The remote control button functions are explained on the following pages. VIZIO Universal Remote Control Button Description Version - 2/21/2005 www.vizioce.com... -
Page 11: Key Remote Control Functions
CBL – This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or selects a programmed satellite TV set-top box. VCR – This button selects a programmed VCR. TV – This button selects a programmed TV. Pre-programmed for the VIZIO P42 Plasma Number Button Pad – These buttons select a channel or password. - Page 12 Sleep – Press this key to select the sleep options. User can adjust the sleep timer in 5 minute increments. VGA – This button selects a programmed VGA display. TV - This button selects a programmed TV. Pre-programmed for the VIZIO P42 Plasma Note: The remote control layout is for reference only. Version - 2/21/2005...
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Page 13: Insertion Of Batteries In The Remote Control
1.10.2 - Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover. -
Page 14: Remote Control Range
The effective range of the remote control is approximately 32 feet (10 meters) from the front of the receiver window, 30º to the left and right, 20º up and down. 1.10.4 - Precautions for the VIZIO Universal Remote Control •... -
Page 15: Chapter 2 - Connecting Components
Chapter 2 - Connecting Components 2.1 - Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO P42 Plasma TV has five different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic one to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Cable and Connector... -
Page 16: Connecting Your Dvd Player
2.2 - Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your new P42 Plasma TV - DVI, Component, S-Video, and Composite inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. -
Page 17: Using Component Video
2.2.2 - Using Component Video Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component Video/Audio In connections (green band) in the rear of your Plasma TV. -
Page 18: Using S-Video
2.2.3 - Using S-Video Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video1 jack in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the rear of your Plasma TV. 3. -
Page 19: Using Composite Video
2.2.4 - Using Composite Video Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the Video1 connector in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the rear of your Plasma TV. 3. -
Page 20: Connecting Your Hdtv Set-Top Box
2.3 - Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box You have several options for connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to your new P42 Plasma TV: Component, DVI and RGB inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. -
Page 21: Using Rgb Video
2.3.2 - Using RGB Video Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB cable to the RGB output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the RGB IN input in the rear of your Plasma TV. 3. -
Page 22: Connecting Coaxial (Rf)
2.5 - Connecting Coaxial (RF) There are several options for connecting your antenna or cable to your new P42 Plasma TV - directly to the TV or through your VCR. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. -
Page 23: Connecting External Amplified Speakers
2.6 - Connecting External Amplified Speakers Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and external speakers. 2. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the rear of your speakers to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio output connectors in the AUDIO OUT connections in the rear of your Plasma TV. -
Page 24: Connecting An External Receiver Or Amplifier
2.7 - Connecting an External Receiver or Amplifier You can connect an external receiver or amplifier to your Plasma TV. Your Plasma TV is equipped with an external speaker switch that can automatically send a remote turn-on/off signal to the connected external receiver or amplifier. Installation: 1. -
Page 25: Connecting A Computer
2.8 - Connecting a Computer Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and Computer. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-sub RGB cable to the RGB output of your computer and the other end to the RGB input in the rear of your Plasma TV. 3. -
Page 26: Chapter 3 - Getting Started
3.2 - Preparing the Plasma for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P42 can either be kept on the base stand or mounted to the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the P42 to the wall, you will need to attach 4 stand-off screws (included within the product packaging) to back panel so that the TV will fit evenly against a wall mount. -
Page 27: Adjusting Basic Plasma Tv Settings
3.3 - Adjusting Basic Plasma TV Settings Volume To increase the volume, press and hold the VOL + button on the front panel or remote control until the desired level is reached. To decrease the volume, press and hold the - VOL button on the front panel or remote control until the desired level is reached. -
Page 28: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd)
3.4 - Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the bottom control keys on the front panel of the Plasma TV can control all the function settings. The on-screen display (OSD) allows you to adjust and save contrast, brightness and other settings. -
Page 29: Osd Menus And Options
3.4.2 - OSD Menus and Options The OSD menus and options are used to adjust various settings on your Plasma TV. 3.4.2.1 - PICTURE Brightness – Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Users may need to readjust the brightness after the Plasma TV warms up. - Page 30 3.4.2.3 - SOURCE Main Screen – Selects main screen sources. TV1, TV2, AV1, AV2, SV1, SV2, YPbPr, YCbCr, RGB, DVI Sub Screen – Selects Sub Screen sources. Off, TV, AV1, AV2, SV1, SV2, YPbPr, YCbCr, RGB, DVI Audio From – Select Main or Sub Screen audio sources.
- Page 31 3.4.2.5 - TV Input – Select TV source type from one of the following: ANT, Cable, HRC and IRC. Caption Mode – Turn the close caption OFF or CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TT1, TT2, TT3, TT4. Auto Scan – Auto scan on TV channels. Add/Del Channels –...
- Page 32 3.4.2.6 - CLOCK Date – Display present date in MM/DD/YY format. Time – Display present time. Timer1 – Set the time and duration to automatically turn on. Timer2 – Set the time and duration to automatically turn on. Sleep Timer – Sets sleep timer either on or off. Users can select the number of minutes the Plasma TV waits before it automatically turns off in 5-minute increments.
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Page 33: Using The Parental Controls
3.4.3 - Using the Parental Controls The Parental Controls feature prevents viewers from watching programs that are not age- appropriate, such as programs containing violence or adult language. 1. Press the TV component button. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control and the Main Menu will be displayed on the screen. -
Page 34: Setting A Password
3.4.4 - Setting a Password You control access to the Parental Control features with a password. The default password is “0000”. You can change the password to any four-digit number. To change the password: 1. Press the TV component button. 2. -
Page 35: Remote Control Operation
3.5 - Remote Control Operation 3.5.1 - Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control You can program the remote control to work with up to four different components. Listed below are the steps for programming your TV, VCR, Cable Box and DVD Player. - Page 36 3.5.1.3 - Programming for Cable Box 1. Manually turn on the Cable Box. 2. Press the CBL button on the remote control. 3. Press and hold the SETUP button until the LED LIGHT flashes twice. 4. Find the programming code for your Cable Box in the code list in the back of this book and enter it using the Number Buttons.
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Page 37: Searching For Component Codes
3. Press the component button that you want (VCR) once, and then press the component button that you are reassigning (AV2) once. The AV2 button is now reassigned and can be programmed as a VCR component button. See “Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control”, page 34. -
Page 38: Chapter 4 - Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Chapter 4 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4.1 - Maintenance Important 1. Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the display. 2. Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the display. Such chemicals may damage the housing, screen glass and remote control, and cause the paint to peel. -
Page 39: Telephone & Technical Support
Image color or quality deteriorates. Screen position and size are incorrect. Image or color is incorrect. The external speaker has no sound. The power indicator flashes. There is audio, but there is not any video signal. Power indicator is green, but there is not any video or audio. -
Page 40: Compliance
4.4 - Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. Canada Germany Britain Japan 4.5 - FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 41: Appendix A: Limited Product Warranty
Service Labor During a period of one (1) year from the effective warranty date, VIZIO will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the Untied States, you must first call our Customer Support at (714) 668-0588, 7:30 am –... -
Page 42: Appendix B: Component Program Codes
Appendix B: Component Program Codes SETUP CODES FOR CURRENT VIZIO PRODUCTS *Note: Please use these codes to program the VIZIO products to existing Universal remote controls for products such as cable and satellite boxes. VIZIO L13 0864 VIZIO L6 0885... - Page 43 SETUP CODES FOR LASER DISK Denon 0059 Mitsubishi 0059 0059 Optimus 0059 Pioneer 0059 Sony 0193, 0201 SETUP CODES FOR MISC. AUDIO Jerrold 0459, 0520 Scientific Atlanta 0460 Starcom 0459 SETUP CODES FOR RECEIVERS 0531 Aiwa 0158, 0189, 0121, 0405 Capetronic 0531 Carver...
- Page 44 SETUP CODES FOR TELEVISION 0030, 0019 Admiral 0093, 0463 Aiko 0092 Akai 0030 Alaron 0179 America Action 0180 Ampro 0751 Anam 0180 Audiovox 0451, 0180, 0092, 0623 Baysonic 0180 Belcor 0019 Bell & Howell 0154, 0016 Bradford 0180 Brockwood 0019 Broksonic 0236, 0463 0180...
- Page 45 SETUP CODES FOR VCR Admiral 0048,0209 Adventura 0000 Aiko 0278 Aiwa 0037, 0000 Akai 0041 America Action 0278 American High 0035 Asha 0240 Audiovox 0037 Beaumark 0240 Bell & Howell 0104 Broksonic 0184, 0121, 0209, 0002 0072, 0278 Calix 0037 Canon 0035 Carver...