Vizio P46 User Manual
Vizio P46 User Manual

Vizio P46 User Manual

46" wvga plasma display

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1. Safety Guidelines.......................................................................3
2. Before Use .................................................................................5
2.1 Opening the Package ................................................................. 5
2.2 Installation.................................................................................. 5
3. Safety .........................................................................................6
4. Product Features.....................................................................11
4.1 Available Input Signals ........................................................... 11
4.2 Power Management Function................................................. 11
4.3 Fan-Free Design ....................................................................... 11
4.4 Other Features ......................................................................... 11
5. Standard Accessories ..............................................................12
6. Names and Functions of Parts ...............................................13
6.1 Side View .................................................................................. 13
6.2 Front View ................................................................................ 14
6.3 Rear View ................................................................................. 16
6.4 Remote Control ........................................................................ 18
6.4.1
Key Functions........................................................................ 19
6.4.2
6.4.3
Remote Control Range .......................................................... 22
6.4.4
Using the Remote Control ..................................................... 22
7. Connection to External Equipment........................................23
7.1 Connection to Antenna............................................................ 23
7.2 PC Module ................................................................................ 24
7.3 PC Module + Video Module.................................................... 25
7.4 Connection to External Speakers ........................................... 26
8. Basic Operation.......................................................................27
8.1 Power On / Off ......................................................................... 27
8.2 Input Mode Selection............................................................... 27
8.4 Sound Adjustment ................................................................... 29
8.5 Zoom Functions........................................................................ 30
8.6 Other Functions ....................................................................... 30
8.7 OSD Functions ......................................................................... 32
8.7.1
General Description of the OSD Function Pages .................. 32
8.7.2
OSD Menus and Functions.................................................... 33
9. Technical Specification...........................................................43

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Safety Guidelines...3 2. Before Use ...5 2.1 Opening the Package ... 5 2.2 Installation... 5 3. Safety ...6 4. Product Features...11 4.1 Available Input Signals ... 11 4.2 Power Management Function... 11 4.3 Fan-Free Design ... 11 4.4 Other Features ...
  • Page 2 10. Factory Preset Timings...44 11. Cleaning and Simple Troubleshooting...45 11.1 Important ... 45 11.2 Cleaning the Housing and the Remote Control ... 45 11.3 Cleaning the Screen... 45 11.4 Simple Troubleshooting ... 45 12. Telephone & Technical Support...47...
  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the − receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. − To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use the provided grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cables to connect to this equipment.
  • Page 4 Important Safeguards • Read all the Safety Instructions and the User Manual before using the Display. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. • To avoid the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before connecting other devices to the Display.
  • Page 5: Before Use

    Before Use The VIZIO P46 is a 46" WVGA (wide-screen with VGA resolution) Plasma Display ideal for individual users and commercial exhibitioners. It has passed the Class-B EMC test and the UL and CSA safety certifications. The product is a precise electronic product and users should read the following instructions carefully to maximize the performance of the product.
  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the product. Read the following safety instructions before operating the display.
  • Page 7 Keep the product away from moisture. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. If water penetrates into the product, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock. Do not place any objects on the top of the product.
  • Page 8 WARNING Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If the product is dropped and the housing is damaged, the internal components may function abnormally. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair. Continued use of the product may cause fire or electric shock. Do not touch the power cord during lightning.
  • Page 9 ATTENTION Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. Pulling the power cable itself may damage the wires inside the cable and cause fire or electric shock. When the product will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power connector.
  • Page 10 ATTENTION Image Sticking The Plasma monitor illuminates phosphors to display images. The phosphor has a finite illumination life. After extended periods of illumination, the brightness of the phosphor will be degraded to such an extent that stationary images would burn-in that part of the screen as grayed-out images.
  • Page 11: Product Features

    Product Features The VIZIO P46 46" PDP provides quality image displays and is suitable for a variety of multimedia applications. Available Input Signals • The standard PC module provides RGB (15-Pin D-Sub), digital DVI input connectors. • The Video + Tuner module provides composite video (RCA), S-Video (4P DIN) and component video (RCA) input connectors, and a composite video (BNC) output connector.
  • Page 12: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories This User Manual x1 Power Cord x1 S-Video Cable x1 15-Pin D-Sub Cable x1 AV Cable x1 AA Battery x2 Remote Control x 1 Note: The style of remote control included with the display may not be identical to the one pictured.
  • Page 13: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and Functions of Parts Side View • Connect the power cable female end to the display, and then connect the male plug to the wall outlet. Note: Male plug types vary among countries. The power plug shown above may vary from the type supplied with your product. •...
  • Page 14: Front View

    INPUT: This buttons select the signal inputs in the following sequence (displayed sequentially): RGB1 RGB2 AV1 S-Video YCbCr/PbPr TV/CATV Note: This button can display the input selection as an OSD so that the signal sources may be chosen with the...
  • Page 15 • MENU: This buttons activates the OSD Menu and selects an OSD Menu page. The pages appear in the following sequence displayed sequentially): Display Image Audio Language • / : These buttons are used as Up/Down buttons in the OSD Menu screen. They can also be used for quick adjustments when the OSD Menu is not displayed on the screen.
  • Page 16: Rear View

    Rear View Speaker Terminals: These terminals can be used to connect external speakers to the display. Maximum power output 10W (each) into 8 Ohm impedance. Wall Mount Attachment Holes: These attachment holes use the standard screws to attach the wall mount (optional accessory).
  • Page 17 Tuner Module The VHF/UHF Input can be connected to receive a TV/CATV signal from an antenna or CATV 75Ω coaxial cable. The Audio Output can be connected to an audio amplifier or other TV audio line input.
  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Remote Control 17 (not applicable for P46)
  • Page 19: Key Functions

    LAST – This button recalls the previously viewed channel. SLEEP – This button turns on the sleep timer for other V, Inc (17) devices. NOTE: This button is NOT active for the VIZIO P46 model. (18) INPUT – This button changes the input source.
  • Page 20 WIDE/GUIDE – This button cycles through standard and widescreen viewing modes or accesses programming guides, such as the one that comes with a satellite dish. GUIDE does not work in TV mode. (21) EXIT – This button exits the component, guide or OSD menus.
  • Page 21: Insertion Of Batteries In The Remote Control

    (36) AUDIO (MTS) – Press this key to select Stereo, SAP (separate audio program) or Mono audio. This function is available in the TV mode. (37) AUTO - This button adjusts the vertical and horizontal position automatically when pressing this key in the PC mode.
  • Page 22: Remote Control Range

    6.4.3 Remote Control Range ° ° Left 10M Front • Point the Remote Control at the receiver window (the window through which the power LED is illuminating) to transmit the commands. • Do not place any obstacles between the Remote Control and the receiver window. •...
  • Page 23: Connection To External Equipment

    Connection to External Equipment Connection to Antenna • When using a 75Ω Coaxial Cable, it can be connected directly to the VHF/UHF terminal of the tuner. • When using a 300Ω parallel feed line, it must be connected to a 300Ω to 75Ω converter and then connected to the VHF/UHF terminal of the tuner.
  • Page 24: Pc Module

    PC Module For operating the display as a PC monitor, follow the instructions below: • Connect the 15-Pin D-Sub to analog RGB output interface (Input option RGB1). • Connect the DVI connector to digital RGB output interface (Input option RGB2). Note 1: The DVI connector of the display is DVI-D, which does not support analog inputs.
  • Page 25: Pc Module + Video Module

    VHS, S-VHS or DVD). The audio input is via Audio 2 (INPUT Option AV1). • The S-Video and CVBS inputs share the Audio2 input. • The CVBS Out (BNC) connector can be used to connect to another TV or display by transmitting the signal input via CVBS to the other device.
  • Page 26: Connection To External Speakers

    Connection to External Speakers SPEAKER (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER WIRE SPEAKER TERMINAL • Press the spring-loaded terminals and insert the speaker wires, making sure that the copper is making good contact with the metal terminal and the colors of the wire match those on the terminal (red to red and black to black). •...
  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    RGB1 RGB2 AV1 S-Video YCbCr/PbPr TV/CATV RGB1 = Analog D-Sub input on the PC Module. RGB2 = Digital DVI-D input on the PC Module. Note: You may also press the Input key repeatedly until the signal source you want is highlighted.
  • Page 28 The signal sources are displayed in the following sequence: AV1 S-Video YCbCr/PbPr TV/CATV The display will search for the TV/CATV signal automatically if there is no other input. 8.2.2 Selection of Video Input Mode •...
  • Page 29: Sound Adjustment

    OSD Option Adjustment The keys for OSD option adjustment include: MENU , MENU , and EXIT. • Press MENU , MENU again to highlight a submenu, scrolling left or right. The pages are displayed in the following sequence (sequential display): Display Image and AV System Audio Language and Screen Saver...
  • Page 30: Zoom Functions

    Zoom Functions he Zoom buttons include WIDE, ZOOM+ and ZOOM-. • By pressing the WIDE button, you can zoom in o the screen. You can then restore the image to its original size by pressing the WIDE button again. Note: With PC input, you ca size and the original signal format.
  • Page 31 • Press the PIP key to show the Picture-In-Picture screen. The screen will change as follows (in sequential order): Picture-in-Picture On-Small Medium Large Picture-in- Picture Off • The location of the sub-picture on the screen and the video image source can be set from the OSD menu. Note: The PiP function can only be used when the main screen input is from the VGA (DSUB) or DVI Inputs.
  • Page 32: Osd Functions

    Display Miscellaneous Brightness PIP Size Contrast PIP Source Saturation PIP Position Reset Video + Tuner Display AV System Brightness TV Function Contrast Aspect Ratio Saturation Video Format Hue² Sharpness Rest ³ User Color Temp Display Green Blue Note: The adjustable items vary depending on the input source.
  • Page 33: Osd Menus And Functions

    Aspect Ratio can be adjusted, and DPMS can be enabled or disabled. • With a video signal you can adjust the TV Function, the Aspect Ratio and select the Video (signal) Format you want. choose Auto and the display will select the correct signal automatically.
  • Page 34 Channel Scan and Memory The VIZIO P46 default TV source is CATV Standard. To change to Antenna, CATV (HRC) or CATV (IRC) proceed with the steps outlined below. • Select TV/CATV input • Highlight TV Function and then press the select this option.
  • Page 35 Audio Menu The adjustable items on the Audio Menu are Volume, Treble, Bass, Balance and Mute. These items are the same for both PC and Video signals. Internal or External speakers or variable audio line out can also be selected from this menu. The available modes are: •...
  • Page 36 Miscellaneous Menu PC Input Mode • The OSD Position and OSD Timeout options allow you to select the location of the OSD on the screen and the length of time that OSD will remain on screen. The OSD Rotation option allows you to rotate the OSD 90° CCW. •...
  • Page 37 AV System. • Press the keys to enter the Quick Menu to select TV for the PIP Source (when OSD is not being displayed) User Color Temp. Menu (for AV Mode only) • To access these options, select the User...
  • Page 38 The Input source and system are displayed when using video signals. Image and AV System Menu • Select the TV Function on the Image and AV System Menu. Press the TV Function Menu. key will recall the CC and Parental Control Menu.
  • Page 39 CC and Parental Control Menu • Select the TV Function on Image and AV System Menu. Press the key to display the CC and Parental Control Menu. • Highlight the Close Caption function and use the keys to select the...
  • Page 40 MPAA Rating • Highlight the MPAA Rating item and press key to select the function. • Press the keys to highlight the rating items you want to set and then press the key to Show or Block the selection. • When an item is blocked, all of the higher ratings will also be blocked.
  • Page 41 When an item is Blocked, all of the higher ratings will also be blocked. For example, if TV-G is set to Block, then ratings TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA will be set to Block automatically. The US TV Ratings are described below: Rating...
  • Page 42 The Canadian English Ratings are described below: Rating Description Exempt Children Children 8 years old and older General programming, suitable for all audiences Parental guidance Viewers 14 years old and older Adult programming French Canadian Rating • Highlight the Canadian France Rating item and press the function.
  • Page 43: Technical Specification

    Technical Specification Screen Size 46-in, Wide Screen Screen Area 39.7-in (1007mm) Wide x 22.3-in (567.4mm) High Aspect Ratio 16:9 Overall Size 44.8-in (1138mm) Wide x 27.2-in (691mm) High x 3.8-in (98mm) Deep, without Stand Weight 82 lbs (37kg), without Stand Resolution 852 (H) x 480 (V) Pixels (Each pixel has R/G/B 3-color cells.) Pixel (Dot) Pitch...
  • Page 44: Factory Preset Timings

    10. Factory Preset Timings There are 17 different timing formats that are preset at the factory for the RGB Mode. Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 720x400 31.47 640x400 37.90 640x480 31.50 640x480 35.00 640x480 37.50 640x480 37.86 640x480 43.30 800x600 35.16 800x600 37.90 800x600...
  • Page 45: Cleaning And Simple Troubleshooting

    11. Cleaning and Simple Troubleshooting 11.1 Important Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the display. 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 46 Turn the main switch off for 5 seconds, and then back on. Then turn the Plasma on with the remote control or power button on the front of the TV (refer to sections 6.1 and 6.2). Turn the main switch off for 5 seconds, and then back on. Then turn the Plasma on with the remote control or power button on the front of the TV (refer to sections 6.1 and 6.2).
  • Page 47: Telephone & Technical Support

    12. 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. For more information on warranty service or repair, after the warranty period, please contact our Support Department at the number below.
  • Page 48 Setup Codes for V Inc. Products: Scientific Atlanta Bravo D1 DVD 0124 Starcom Bravo D2 DVD 0123 Toshiba Bravo HD1 1122 Zenith Vizio P4,P46 0120 Vizio L6,L20 0119 Vizio L13 0118 Setup Codes for CD Players: Vizio RP56 0080 Aiwa Burmester Cal.Audio Labs...
  • Page 49 0035 (for TV use 0051), 0048 (for TV use 0093) Orion Sansui 0000, 0479 Panasonic Sanyo 0240 Sears 0000, 0037 Penney Vizio P46 User Guide 0048 (for TV use 0093) Pentax 0032 (for TV use 0000) Philco 0000 Philips 0000 Pilot Pioneer Polk Audio...
  • Page 50 Before you ask for warranty service, read your User Manual. You might avoid a service call. For Technical Support, visit WWW.VINC.COM, Call (877) 668.VINC (8462) For VIZIO Plasma Displays or E-mail Techsupp@vinc.com...

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