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Vizio RP56 User Manual

Vizio RP56 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Menu Operations OSD Menus and Options Using the PIP Remote Control Programming the Universal Remote Control Component Program Codes Searching for Component Codes Checking the Component Codes Reassigning Component Buttons Changing Volume Lock VIZIO RP56 User Guide Page...
  • Page 3 Using the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode Setting the Sleep Timer Using the Parental Controls Setting a Password To reset your password: Television Antenna Connection Protection Cleaning the Screen Cleaning the Exterior Replacing the Filter Replacing the Lamp Normal Operation Error Codes VIZIO RP56 User Guide...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Simulates surround sound with just the two built-in speakers using the SRS • Selectable fixed Line Out or variable audio output. • Built-in 15W per channel audio amplifier and speakers. • OSD menu-driven on screen control system that makes image adjustments a snap. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide ® sound processor.

  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    Avoid heat and humidity. o When not using the remote control for a long period, remove the batteries. o Do not take the batteries apart, heat them, or throw them into a fire. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide Important Safeguards...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Package Contents V, Inc Rear Projection DLP TV. Power cord. Universal Remote control with two AA batteries. PIP Remote Control with two AAA batteries. This User Guide. 040330...

  • Page 7: Front Panel Controls

    OSD options. Remote Control Sensor Point the Remote Control here as this is the window through which all of the remote signals pass to reach the remote sensor. 040330 Once you Pressing adjustment VIZIO RP56 User Guide...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel Connections

    DVI Connector Connect a DVD Multimedia Player, computer or set-top box. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide AC Input Socket Connect one end of the power cord here and connect the other end of the power cord to a wall socket.

  • Page 9: Side Connections

    Connect your headphones to SUB to listen to the audio for the PIP sub picture. RGB In Connect to your laptop computer. Audio In Connect to the audio output of your laptop computer. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...

  • Page 10: Universal Remote Control

    Increase (+) or decrease (-) the sound level from the speakers. LAST Switch to the last TV channel viewed. SLEEP Activate the Sleep Timer. INPUT Change the input source. CH+ & CH- Change the TV Channel. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...
  • Page 11 CD or DVD player to stop. SOURCE / Change the video source for the PIP or POP sub picture. When chosen with one of the Component buttons, tells the VCR, CD or DVD player to pause. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...
  • Page 12 Selects the audio mode. Selects TV as the video source. COMP Alternately selects the component input COMP1 or COMP2. Alternately selects the rear RGB (VGA), front RGB (VGA) or DVI input. Alternately selects the AV1 or AV2 input. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...

  • Page 13: Pip Remote Control

    Confirm an action, like an Enter button. INFO Display the current status of the video source, audio (and channel number if in TV mode) on the screen of your DLP TV. MENU Activates the OSD PIP menu. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...
  • Page 14 When inserting the batteries, make sure they are installed in the correct polarity. Press and slide the cover off. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide Align the batteries for the correct polarity (+ / -) shown in the case. Align the batteries for the correct polarity (+ / -) shown in the case.

  • Page 15: Connecting Components

    Good Better Best 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide Description Coaxial RF. This is the only connection that has the audio as well as the video in this one cable. If you have an antenna, this is the only way you can connect it to the DLP TV. If you have a VCR you could connect your antenna/cable to the VCR RF Input and connect the VCR RF Output to this connector.

  • Page 16: Connecting Your Dvd Player

    HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection. b). Refer to your DVD player User Manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...
  • Page 17 COMP 1 input for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the COMP 2 IN group of connections. b). Refer to your DVD player User Manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...
  • Page 18 AV 2 input for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the AV 1 IN group of connections. b). Refer to your DVD player User Manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...
  • Page 19 AV 2 input for the DVD player, you can connect the DVD player to the AV 1 IN group of connections. b). Refer to your DVD player User Manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...

  • Page 20: Connecting Your Hdtv Set-Top Box

    HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection. b). Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box User Manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your Satellite or Cable operator. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...
  • Page 21 COMP 1 IN group of connections. b). Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box User Manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your Satellite or Cable operator. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...
  • Page 22 Select RGB using the INPUT button on the front of the DLP TV. Note: Refer to your HDTV Set-Top Box User Manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your Satellite or Cable operator. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...

  • Page 23: Connecting Your Vcr Or Video Camera

    AV 1 input for the VCR or video camera, you can connect the VCR or video camera to the AV 2 IN group of connections. b). Refer to your VCR or video camera User Manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...
  • Page 24 AV 1 input for the VCR or video camera, you can connect the VCR or video camera to the AV 2 IN group of connections. b). Refer to your VCR or video camera User Manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...

  • Page 25: Connecting Coaxial (Rf)

    If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect the off-air antenna or TV cable to the TV/CABLE IN connector on the rear of your VCR. b). Make sure the antenna or cable TV is correctly grounded. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...
  • Page 26 VIZIO RP56 User Guide Using your Antenna or Cable TV 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable box to the TV/CABLE IN connector on the rear of your DLP TV.

  • Page 27: Connecting External Amplified Speakers

    The volume of the audio will still be controlled by the Volume buttons on the front of your DLP TV or on the remote control. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide (VOL +) to change from FIXED (Line Out) to VARIABLE.

  • Page 28: Connecting An External Receiver Or Amplifier

    Volume buttons on the front of your DLP TV or on the remote control or change from VARIABLE to FIXED to use the Volume buttons on the receiver or amplifier. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide (VOL +) to change from FIXED (Line Out) to VARIABLE...

  • Page 29: Connecting A Computer

    HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection. b). Refer to your computer User Manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...
  • Page 30 Turn on the power to the DLP TV and your computer. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the front of the DLP TV. Note: Refer to your computer User Manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...

  • Page 31: Getting Started

    120 minutes and then press it once more so the display shows off. Wide Using this feature you can watch video content in Stretch, Center, Panoramic or Zoom mode. Press the WIDE button on the Remote Control and switch between the modes. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...

  • Page 32: Using The On Screen Display (Osd)

    The OSD menus and options are used to adjust various settings on your DLP TV. PICTURE ADJUST – TV Modes 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide (CH +) button on the front panel to highlight the CONTRAST – Adjusts the contrast of the picture.
  • Page 33 PICTURE ADJUST – PC Modes PIP SETUP 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide CONTRAST – Adjusts the contrast of the picture. BRIGHTNESS – Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Users may need to readjust the brightness after the DLP TV warms up.
  • Page 34 INPUT SETUP TV TUNER SETUP AUDIO ADJUST 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide MAIN INPUT – Selects the video input source for the main picture. DVI TYPE – Selects between VIDEO and COMPUTER components if the DVI connection is being used.
  • Page 35 PARENTAL CONTROLS SPECIAL FEATURES 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide ACCESS CODE – A password is required to open the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu. Users need the remote control to use this option. OSD H POSITION – Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD within the display image.

  • Page 36: Remote Control Operation

    PIP mode, which is where cycle of choices began. Press the SOURCE button one or more times to select the video input desired. Note: The DVI or RGB input cannot be used as a sub picture source. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...

  • Page 37: Programming The Universal Remote Control

    Programming the Universal Remote Control The TV Selection button has already been programmed to work with your Vizio RP56 DLP TV (program code 0080). You can program the other seven Component buttons on the Universal Remote Control to operate other components you have.

  • Page 38: Checking The Component Codes

    Press the component button once that you want to control the volume (TNR). The LED flashes twice. Volume will now be controlled through the tuner for all components. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide The SAT button is now reassigned and can be...

  • Page 39: Teaching The Remote Control New Functions

    Make sure that area lighting is not too bright or it will interfere with the learning process. button to highlight the feature button to highlight the option you wish to adjust and press the OK button. VIZIO RP56 User Guide button.

  • Page 40: Using The Picture-In-Picture (Pip) Mode

    Press the SOURCE button one or more times to select the video input desired for the sub picture. Go to the Universal Remote Control section on pages 7, 8 and 9 for information about the other buttons on the Universal Remote Control. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...

  • Page 41: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Enter your password. password, use the number button pad to enter 0000. For more information about setting a password, see “Setting a password” on page 40. 040330 button to select PARENTAL If you have not set a VIZIO RP56 User Guide...
  • Page 42 Press the OK button to open the option. Press the ◄ and Press the EXIT button repeatedly to exit the OSD. 040330 button to select TV RATINGS. buttons to select UNRATED ALLOWED. buttons on the Universal Remote Control to select NO. VIZIO RP56 User Guide...

  • Page 43: Setting A Password

    Press the INFO button, then press the ▲, ▼, ◄, ► and OK buttons. A RESET ACCESS CODE message appears. Your password has been reset to 0000. 040330 button to select PARENTAL If you have not set a button to select CHANGE VIZIO RP56 User Guide...

  • Page 44: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    DLP Engine, and possibly personal injury. The DLP Engine is a major cost component and would be a substantial service cost and such damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide WARNING CAUTIONS...

  • Page 45: Compliance

    The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference. 040330 Canada Britain BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act VIZIO RP56 User Guide...

  • Page 46: Television Antenna Connection Protection

    DLP TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power lines or circuits. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide...

  • Page 47: Cleaning & Maintenance

    Do not scratch or hit the surface of the screen with fingers or any hard objects. Do not place articles made of rubber or PVC near the cabinet for any extended periods of time. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide The screen of the DLP TV is made of specially coated plastic and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based window cleaners.

  • Page 48: Replacing The Filter

    Remove the old filter and insert a new one using the four tabs to hold the filter in place. Replace the filter access panel and secure it with the two screws. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide Do not operate your DLP TV without a filter.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Lamp

    Allow the lamp to cool completely; at least 45 minutes. Remove the two lamp access panel screws and then remove the access panel. Remove the two lamp module retaining screws. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide The high-pressure lamp may explode if handled incorrectly. Make sure...
  • Page 50 Replace the lamp bay access panel, and then replace the two access panel screws. Connect the power cable and all external cables. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide Make sure to not touch the lamp. The oils from hands can cause the lamp to fail prematurely.

  • Page 51: Status Leds

    Flashes green Not lit five times, then orange twice. VIZIO RP56 User Guide Description AC power not connected AC power is connected and the DLP TV is in standby mode. AC power is connected and the power button has just been turned on or off.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting Guide

    There is “noise” or “trash” on the picture. Screen brightness is diminished. 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide Possible Solutions Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet. Make sure that the Power button is turned on.
  • Page 53 Check if the Remote Control batteries are dead and if necessary, replace them with new batteries. Make sure that nothing is blocking the infrared remote sensors on the remote control or the DLP TV. VIZIO RP56 User Guide See “Programming the Universal Remote See “Searching for...

  • Page 54: Telephone & Technical Support

    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product which may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our trained support personnel can often resolve the problem over the phone.

  • Page 55: Appendix A: Specifications

    Tuner Rear Inputs Rear Output Front Inputs Front Outputs Speakers Power Supply Regulatory Compliance 040330 Vizio RP56 DLP TV 56-in Diagonal 16 : 9 HD2 DLP by Texas Instruments 400 Nits typical 1000:1 120W 6,000 hours NTSC 1x Digital Video (DVI) with HDCP plus 1x Stereo Audio...

  • Page 56: Appendix B: Component Program Codes

    Technics 0039, 1308, 1518, 1309 Teac Thorens 1189 Technics Victor 0074 Victor Yamaha 0176, 0186, 1176 Wards Yamaha VIZIO RP56 User Guide Setup Codes for DVD Players: 0003, 0017 Apex 0672 0899 Denon 0490 0899 Fisher 0670 0522 0144 Gradiente...

  • Page 57: Additional Information

    0035 (for TV use 0051), 0048 (for TV use 0093) Orion Sansui 0000, 0479 Panasonic Sanyo 0240 Sears 0000, 0037 Penney VIZIO RP56 User Guide 0048 (for TV use 0093) Pentax 0032 (for TV use 0000) Philco 0000 Philips 0000 Pilot Pioneer Polk Audio...
  • Page 58 V, Inc.’s Responsibility V, Inc. VIZIO Displays purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the monitor using new or refurbished parts.

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