Table Of Contents - Vizio VP50 HDTV20A User Manual

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
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