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Vizio P42 User Manual

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Version 1/18/2006
Dear VIZIO Customer,
Congratulations on your new VIZIO P42 High
Definition Plasma Television purchase.
you for your support.
your set, please read these instructions before
making any adjustments, and retain them for
future reference. We hope you will experience
many years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO
P42 High Definition Television.
For assistance, please call 714-668-0588 or e-
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peace of mind and to protect your investment
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  • Page 1 Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO P42 High Definition Plasma Television purchase. you for your support. your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO P42 High Definition Television.
  • Page 2 • Never push any object into the slot on the P42 Plasma HDTV cabinet. Do not place any objects on the top of the product. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the P42 Plasma HDTV.

  • Page 3: Television Antenna Connection Protection

    Lightning Protection For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

  • Page 4: Opening The Package

    Your VIZIO P42 HDTV and it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in polyfoam and a cardboard carton that have been designed to protect them from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the P42 HDTV is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included.
  • Page 5 The TV should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping. For proper ventilation, you must allow space between the back of the TV and the wall. If you would like to mount your TV on the wall, please see below ‘Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting’...
  • Page 6 Preparing Your Plasma TV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO P42HDTV can either be kept on the stand base or mounted on the wall for viewing. If you choose to mount the P42HDTV on the wall, please follow the instructions below for removing the stand base.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control ...6 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ...6 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...6 1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions ...6 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment ... 6 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...6 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player ...6...
  • Page 8 4.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement...6 Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information ... 6 5.1 Specifications ...6 5.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions ...6 5.3 Index ...6 5.4 Limited Product Warranty...6 5.4.1 VIZIO EXTENDED SERVICE WARRANTY...6 5.5 Component Program Codes...6 Version 1/18/2006 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Basic Controls And Connections

    Channel ▲/▼ – Use these buttons to step up or down the TV channels. While the OSD is active, these buttons function as up and down controls in the OSD menus.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Connections

    OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – When the DTV input is selected for viewing, the digital audio associated with digital programming will be available on this SPDIF Optical connector for connection to your home theatre system. The gray color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection.
  • Page 11 The white color band on the rear of the TV indicates this connection. For users who want to connect to a DVI enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connect the Analog Audio output of the device to the L+R AUDIO here. Your VIZIO Certified HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables are available for purchase from 849-4623).

  • Page 12: Vizio Universal Remote Control

    VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 1.4 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.
  • Page 13 MTS/Play – This button will select the MTS options of Stereo, SAP or Mono in TV mode and alternate audio channels, where available, in DTV mode. Additionally, this button plays the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control.
  • Page 14 PIP Size – Press this button to select the size of the PIP screen from one of the following: small, medium or large. MODE – This button is not functional for the VIZIO P42. SWAP – Used to swap the inputs from the main screen and the sub-screen while in PIP/POP mode.

  • Page 15: Insertion Of Batteries In The Remote Control

    The remote control should be kept dry and away from heat sources. Avoid humidity. If the TV responds erratically to the remote control or does respond at all, check the batteries. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them with fresh batteries.

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment

    Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO P42HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Connector Quality (type) Best (digital)

  • Page 17: Connecting Your Dvd Player

    DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the VIZIO P42HDTV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable available up to 10 meters or less. www.VIZIOCE.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
  • Page 18 HDMI input (white area) at the rear of the Plasma Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and your DVD player. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.

  • Page 19: Using Component Video

    Plasma TV. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. Select Component 1 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the Component button on the Remote Control.

  • Page 20: Using S-Video (Av3)

    Plasma TV. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. Select AV3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. Note: Refer to your DVD player user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product.

  • Page 21: Using Composite (Av) Video

    R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the AV1 group (yellow color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV.

  • Page 22: Connecting Your Hdtv Set-Top Box

    HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a HDMI digital interface should be connected to the HDMI input of the Plasma TV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable that is 10 meters or less. See www.vizioce.com or call 1-888-VIZIOCE (1-888-849-4623) for details.
  • Page 23 Plasma TV. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Select HDMI using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control.

  • Page 24: Using Component Video

    (green color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component 1 group (green color area - row of connectors nearest to you when viewing from the rear of the TV) at the rear of the Plasma TV.

  • Page 25: Connecting Your Vcr Or Video Camera

    Plasma TV. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and VCR or Video Camera. Select AV3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control.

  • Page 26: Connecting Coaxial (Rf)

    Plasma TV. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV. Select DTV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control.

  • Page 27: Using Your Antenna Or Cable For Tv

    Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control. Note: If you have an off-air antenna or cable TV, connect it to the “Antenna In” connector on the rear of your VCR. Version 1/18/2006 www.VIZIOCE.com...

  • Page 28: Connecting An External Receiver/Amp

    If your sound system has a SPDIF (optical) digital audio input you can connect it to the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (gray area) at the rear of the Plasma TV. This is active when receiving digital audio with the programs from the DTV input. Version 1/18/2006 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual...

  • Page 29: Connecting A Pc Computer

    Plasma TV. Turn on the power to the Plasma TV and PC Computer. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the Plasma TV, or directly by pressing the RGB button on the Remote Control.

  • Page 30: Chapter 3 Setting Up To Watch Television

    Please follow the instructions below: a. Select TV input by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the Plasma TV or using the INPUT button on the remote control, or directly by pressing the TV button on the remote control.
  • Page 31 7. Using a PC If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1024x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode).

  • Page 32: Watching A Tv Program

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

  • Page 33: Dtv Tuner Setup

    VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.4 DTV Tuner Setup When the MENU button is pressed, the On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the PICTURE ADJUST page. Press the RIGHT arrow button to highlight the TV selection. This will display the DTV TUNER SETUP menu.
  • Page 34 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Cable/Air/Auto – The default selection is Auto. This means that the TV will scan for antenna and cable channels and takes the most time. If you have an antenna connected choose Air, or if you have cable connected choose Cable, and the TV will take less time in searching for channels.
  • Page 35 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual The MANUAL SCAN screen now appears and this can be used in two ways. The screen defaults to Add-On Mode and pressing the OK button at this stage makes the TV scan the whole channel range again. Press EXIT to navigate away from this screen.
  • Page 36 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual The list of channels available and stored in memory is shown on the screen. If the list is longer than 9 channels, as you repeatedly press the button you will be able to scroll through to see them all. The boxes to the right of the channel names are empty by default.
  • Page 37 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Closed Caption – Allows you to read the voice content of television programs. Press the button once to highlight the Analog Closed Caption option. Use the buttons to select the Analog Closed Caption, usually CC1. Press EXIT to navigate away from this screen when finished.
  • Page 38 Digital Closed Caption Style option. Press OK The default style, AS BROADCASTER, is shown as selected. This means that the style of the closed caption is as received from the TV channel. Version 1/18/2006 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 39 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Use the button to select Custom. The Custom page allows you to change the font size and color, the background color, and the transparency of the closed caption. Pres EXIT to navigate away from this screen when finished.

  • Page 40: Parental Controls For Dtv

    VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.4.1 Parental Controls for DTV When at the first DTV screen, press the button twice. The PARENTAL CONTROL screen will be shown. Press the OK button to highlight the bar. Enter the four digit password.
  • Page 41 VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Once the correct password has been entered, the option for blocking channels becomes available. Press OK. The list of channels available and stored in memory is shown on the screen. If the list is longer than 9...

  • Page 42: Dtv Channel Information

    VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.4.2 DTV Channel Information When a channel is selected, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds. This information consists of the channel number and name, the format in which the program is broadcast (480i SD,...

  • Page 43: Program Information

    VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.4.3 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program information for the channel you are watching will be displayed on the screen with the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner of the panel.

  • Page 44: Setting A Password

    Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place. The reset option in the Special Features menu (Section 3.5.9) does not reset the password. The DTV Parental Control password will always be the same as this one. Version 1/18/2006 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual...

  • Page 45: Using The On Screen Display (Osd)

    3.5 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The remote control or the control buttons on the right hand side of the TV can control all the function settings. The On Screen Display (OSD) allows you to adjust the save contrast, brightness and other settings.

  • Page 46: Pc Picture Adjust

    3.5.2 Picture Adjust Available for the following input sources – AV1, AV2, AV3, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI, TV or Picture Mode – Select from one of the following: User, Vivid1, Vivid2 or Vivid3. Brightness – Adjusts the black levels of the picture.

  • Page 47: Pc Color Temperature

    VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual 3.5.4 PC Color Temperature The COLOR TEMP menu option is only available when RGB is selected as the input. The standard color temperature for all other inputs is 6500K to match the color temperature of TV and Movies.

  • Page 48: Parental Controls For Tv

    Panoramic. For additional information, please see section 3.5.10 – Understanding Viewing Features, page 49. Reset All Settings – Resets the TV back to the factory default settings. Image Cleaner – Activates a full white screen to clear image ghosts. If a stationary image is left too long on the screen it will be permanently burnt-in and this function will not remove it.

  • Page 49: Viewing Modes

    Note: Viewing modes and volume settings are saved based on input. For example, you lasted watched a DVD in widescreen mode and then watched TV in standard mode. When you switch back to DVD input, the viewing mode will return to widescreen.

  • Page 50: Picture-In-Picture(Pip)/Picture-By-Picture(Pop)Mode

    3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode Your TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at the same time. When PIP is turned on, you can display two pictures at one time. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed in a small window (sub screen).

  • Page 51: Using The Parental Controls

    TV Rating, and then the remote control to enter into the TV Rating Menu. 6. The following window will allow the user to customize the following TV ratings: Y (all children) Y7 (older children)

  • Page 52: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Press the EXIT button the remote control to exit the OSD menu when you are finished. 3.5.15 Setting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer lets you set a time delay to turn off the Plasma TV automatically. To set the Sleep Timer using the remote control: Press the SLEEP button on the remote control.

  • Page 53: Programming The Vizio Universal Remote Control

    3.6 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 VCR, Cable Box and DVD Player. 3.6.1 Programming for VCR 1. Manually turn on the VCR.

  • Page 54: Programming For Dvd Player

    3.7 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work your Plasma TV. To use a cable or satellite remote to work the Plasma TV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the remote.

  • Page 55: Chapter 4 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    If the TV fails or the performance changes dramatically, check the display in accordance with the following instructions. Remember to check the peripherals to pinpoint the source of the failure. If the display still fails to perform as expected, contact the VIZIO for assistance by calling 1-714-668-0588 or e- techsupport@vinc.com...
  • Page 56 Make sure the video cable supplied with the TV is secured to the correct video image. output port on the back of the VCR and the TV. Make any cable you have attached to the TV is secured to the correct output your Set-Top Box, DVD, etc.

  • Page 57: Telephone & Technical Support

    Tel: (714) 668-0588, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm PST Mon - Fri Version 1/18/2006 The Plasma TV is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content. Best Image Quality will be achieved by the HDMI Input, then YPbPr, then RGB.

  • Page 58: Compliance

    Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. interference.

  • Page 59: Chapter 5 Miscellaneous Information

    >170° (horizontal and vertical) Inputs 2x Co-axial RF (for DTV & TV), 1x HDMI™** with HDCP plus Stereo Audio (RCA), 2x Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio, 1x RGB PC plus Stereo Audio, 1x S-Video plus Stereo Audio (shared in AV3), 3x Composite Video plus Stereo Audio (AV1, AV2, AV3) Outputs 1x 5.1 Audio from DTV input only (SPDIF Optical), 1x Stereo Audio (RCA), 1x Headphone...

  • Page 60: Glossary – Standard Definitions

    Integrated HDTV: An HDTV that has the digital tuner built into the set. It does not need a separate set- top box to receive over-the-air DTV signals. Interlace Scan: A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the odd lines first, then filling the in the even lines (this happens instantaneously).

  • Page 61: Index

    Side Panel, 9 Connecting your DVD Player, 18 Connecting your Set-Top Box, 23 Extended Warranty, 64 Glossary, 60 HDMI Connecting your DVD Player, 17 Connecting your Set-Top Box, 22 Information DTV Channels, 42 Version 1/18/2006 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 62 Using the Parental Controls, 48, 51 Vertical Position Adjustment with PC Input, 46 Volume Adjustment, 47 Outputs Using 5.1 Surround with a Home Theatre System, 28 Using an external Receiver/Amp, 28 PIP and POP Inputs, 50 Version 1/18/2006 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 63 Programming to work your Set-Top Box, 53 Programming to work your VCR, 53 Setting the Sleep Timer, 52 Using your Cable or Satellite Remote to Operate your VIZIO TV, 54 Connecting your PC, 29 Screen Size explanation, 48, 49 Sticking Image Removal, 48...

  • Page 64: Limited Product Warranty

    VIZIO retains the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if damages are covered by the warranty. In case of a claim that is not covered by the warranty, you will be contacted to determine whether VIZIO should repair the damage for a fee or whether the product should be returned to you as received by the repair center.

  • Page 65: Component Program Codes

    20045, 20067 20037, 20278 Kenwood 20067, 20038 20072 Kodak 20035, 20037 Kolin 20043 20037, 20045, 20042, www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Setup Code for VCR’s 20209, 20038 Logik 20072 20037 Magnavox 20035, 20039, 20081 Magnin 20240 Marantz 20035, 20081...
  • Page 66 Victor 20067 Video Concepts 20045 Videomagic 20037 Videosonic 20240 Viewsonic 21972 Wards 20060, 20035, www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Setup Code for VCR’s 20048, 20047, 20081, 20240, 20042, 20072 White 20209, 20072 Westinghouse XR-1000 20035, 20072 Yamaha 20038 Zenith...
  • Page 67 Proscan 00392, 00566 Proton 01535 RadioShack 00869 00392, 00566, 00855, 00143, 01392 Samsung 01276, 01109, 01108 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Setup Code for Satellite Receivers Sanyo 01219 00856 Sony 00639, 01640 Star Choice 00869 Tivo 01142, 01442 Toshiba...
  • Page 68 21984, 20809 Technics 20490 Theta Digital 20571 Toshiba 20503, 20695 Urban Concepts 20503 Xbox 20522 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Setup Code Digital Video Disks Yamaha 20490, 20539, 20545 Zenith 20503, 20591, 20869 Setup Code for CD Players Aiwa...
  • Page 69 30135 30110 30074, 31263 Kenwood 31313, 31570, 30027 31428 Magnavox 31189, 31269, 30531 Marantz 31189, 31269, 30039 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Setup Code Audio Amp/Tuners 30039 Onkyo 30842, 30135 Optimus 31023, 30670, 30531, 31074 Panasonic 31518, 30039 Philips...
  • Page 70 10154, 10236, 10463, 10180, 10178, 10171, 11944, 11909, 11929, 11905, 11928, 10623, 11911 Envision 10030 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Setup Code for TV’s Ether 10030 Firstar 10236 Fisher 10154 Fortress 10093 Fujitsu 10809, 10853 Funai 10180, 10171, 11904...
  • Page 71 10748, 10824 10092 Onwa 10180 Optimus 10154, 10250, 10166, 10650, 11927, 11924, 11913 Optonica 10093 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Setup Code for TV’s Orion 10236, 10463, 11929, 11911, 11905 Panasonic 10054, 10250, 10051, 10650, 11941, 11927, 11924 Panda...
  • Page 72 10250, 10051 Techwood 10051 Teco 10051, 10093, 10178, 10092 Teknika 10054, 10180, 10150, 10060, 10092 Telefunken 10702 www.VIZIOCE.com VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual Setup Code for TV’s Tera 10030 Thomas 11904 Tiane 10093 10178 TNCi 10017 Tobo 10748 Toshiba 10154,...

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