Vizio VP322 User Manual

Vizio VP322 User Manual

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  • Page 1 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Purchase Date _____________________ VIZIO is a registered trademark of VIZIO, Inc. dba V, INC. HDMI logo and “High Definition Multimedia Interface” are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
  • Page 2 HDTV10A and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place the VP322 HDTV10A in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided. Never push any object into the slot on the VP322 HDTV10A cabinet. Do not place any objects on the top of the product. It could short •...
  • Page 3 External Television Antenna External Television Antenna If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
  • Page 4 Your VIZIO VP322 Plasma HDTV10A and its accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the VP322 Plasma HDTV10A 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 High Definition TV and the wall. If you would like to mount your TV on the wall, please see below ‘Preparing Your PLASMA HDTV for Wall Mounting’...
  • Page 6: To Remove The Stand Base

    TV; our brackets come with different length screws. To find the perfect mount for the VIZIO VP322 Plasma, browse VIZIO’s certified mount selection at www.VIZIO.com or call directly 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623).
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Left Side Panel Connections ...10 1.4 VIZIO Remote Control...11 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ...12 1.4.2 Remote Control Range ...12 1.4.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions ...12 Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment... Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?...13...
  • Page 8 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Informat Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Informat Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Informat 6.1 Specifications ...66 6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions ...67 6.3 Index ...68 Version 4/8/2008 VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual ion ... www.VIZIO.com ...62 ...66...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Basic Controls And Connections Chapter 1 Basic Controls And Connections

    Right Side Panel Controls POWER ( ) – Switch the VP322 HDTV10A on by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn the VP322 Plasma HDTV10A off. MENU – This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). If a sub-menu is active, pressing this button will return to the previous menu level.
  • Page 10: Left Side Panel Connections

    Definition TV indicates this connection. HDMI 1 – Connect the primary source for digital video such as a DVD multimedia player or set top box through this digital connector. The white color band on the side of the TV indicates this connection.
  • Page 11: Vizio Remote Control

    Press it a second time and the Electronic Programming Guide will appear in the screen. POWER – Press this button to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode.
  • Page 12: 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 not respond at all, check the batteries. If the batteries are low or exhausted, replace them with fresh batteries.
  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment

    Which Video Connection Should I Use? ? ? ? Which Video Connection Should I Use Which Video Connection Should I Use The VIZIO VP322 PLASMA has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection...
  • Page 14: Connecting Coaxial (Rf)

    Definition TV. Turn on the power to the HDTV and VCR. Select TV using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition 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”...
  • Page 15: 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 HDTV for optimal results. Note: To maintain the display quality, use a VIZIO certified HDMI cable. Length is available up to 10 meters.
  • Page 16 Turn on the power to the HDTV and HDTV Set-Top Box. Select HDMI3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote Control. Note: The HDMI input on the HDTV supports High- bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).
  • Page 17: Using Component Video

    Connect the Y (green color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component group (green color area, row of connectors) at the left hand side of the High Definition TV. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on your HDTV Set-Top Box to the...
  • Page 18: Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box

    Turn off the power to the HDTV and Set-Top Box. Using a Coax (RF) cable, connect one end to the TV OUT (RF) on your Set Top Box and the other end to the DTV/TV input at the left hand side of the High Definition TV.
  • Page 19: Connecting Your Dvd Player

    Connecting Your DVD Player Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A; HDMI, Component, AV (S-Video or Composite) inputs. Based on your configuration, you can decide which option is right for you.
  • Page 20: For Dvd Players With Dvi

    HDMI input (white area) at the left side of the High Definition HDTV. Turn on the power to the High Definition TV and your DVD player. Select HDMI3 using the INPUT button on the remote or side of the High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the HDMI button on the Remote.
  • Page 21: Using Component Video

    DVD Player (Better) your DVD Player (Better) Turn off the power to the High Definition TV and DVD player. Connect the Y (green color) connector on your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component group (green color area) at the left hand side of the High Definition TV.
  • Page 22: Using S-Video (Av)

    AV/S-VIDEO input at the left hand side of the High Definition TV. Turn on the power to the TV and DVD player. Select AV using the INPUT button on the remote or side High Definition TV, or directly by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. 2.5.5 2.5.5 Using Composite (AV) Video...
  • Page 23: Connecting Your Vcr Or Video Camera

    Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your VCR or Video Camera to the S-Video jack in the AV group on the side of the High Definition TV. Connect an audio cable (white and red connectors) cable to the audio...
  • Page 24: 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 (white area) at the left hand side of the PLASMA HDTV. This is active when receiving audio with the program being viewed no matter what input (TV, AV, Component or HDMI) is being used.
  • Page 25: Connecting A Pc Computer

    Connect the Audio Out on your pc computer to the RGB PC Audio (this connection will require an 1/8” stereo mini plug at the end which goes into the TV) input (blue area) at the left hand side of the High Definition TV.
  • Page 26: Preset Pc Resolutions

    Preset PC Resolutions If connecting to a PC through the RGB PC input, set the TV timing mode to VESA 1366x768 at 60Hz for best picture quality (refer to the graphic card’s user guide for questions on how to set this timing mode).
  • Page 27: Chapt Chapter 3 Setting Up To Watch Television Er 3 Setting Up To Watch Television Er 3 Setting Up To Watch Television

    Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up 1. Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the High Definition TV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. 2. Connect Audio and Video Cables to the HDTV (see pages 13 ~ 25 for detailed steps) 3.
  • Page 28 Note: If you select to skip this step by pressing the LAST key, next time that you decide to complete this procedure; you will need to select the TV as input (through the Input key) and then go through the Menu option to select the Tuner setup to get the option of scanning the channels again.
  • Page 29 5. Select Input Source Select the Input Source for the HDTV by pressing the INPUT button on the side of the High Definition TV or using the Input button on the remote control. Pressing this button will cycle you through the following options: TV, AV (S-VIDEO), Component, RGB, HDMI1, HDMI2 and HDMI3.
  • Page 30 Turn on your Cable Box, VCR, External TV Tuner or Satellite Receiver and you will see a picture on your TV set. If there is no picture, make sure you have selected the correct input on the TV set.
  • Page 31 Your new TV set is now ready to automatically reproduce the best picture quality out of the input signal which is been fed into it. Enjoy your TV watching!!
  • Page 32: Watching A Tv Program

    Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. Press the power button on the remote or on the side of the High Definition TV. The VIZIO logo on the front will change from orange to white.
  • Page 33: Adjusting Basic Hdtv Settings

    TV Channels To step up or down through the available TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- button on the side of the HDTV or remote control once for the next or previous channel, or hold the button until the desired channel is reached.
  • Page 34: Program Information

    Information on HDTV Status Information on HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs or when the GUIDE key is pressed, an Information Banner is displayed for a few seconds to tell you the status of the PLASMA HDTV.
  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment Of Hdtv Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment Of Hdtv

    Once the menu option is displayed, press the MENU button on the remote control or the CH + or CH – button on the side of the High Definition TV to select one of the items to adjust. Press the button on the remote control or the VOL –...
  • Page 36: Dtv / Tv Input Picture Adjustment

    Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. Version 4/8/2008 PICTURE button to highlight www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual...
  • Page 37: Brightness

    The Color adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. Version 4/8/2008 VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 38: Tint

    The Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the picture. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. Version 4/8/2008 VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 39: Color Temperature

    Off, Low, Medium or Strong setting. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. Version 4/8/2008 VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual button to functions www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 40: Black Level Extender

    On or Off. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. Version 4/8/2008 VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual Use this feature to increase the picture www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 41: Dtv / Tv Input Audio Adjustment

    Use the button to adjust the level. The Volume Indicator Bar will also appear when watching a program on your TV is the Volume button on the remote or the side of the High Definition TV is pressed. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed.
  • Page 42: Treble

    The options being Dolby Digital, PCM and OFF. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. Version 4/8/2008 VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 43: Speakers

    Lip Sync Lip Sync Included with the advanced technology of your TV, a feature which will compensate the shortcomings of signal transmission called audio sync (Lip Sync). Lip Sync is designed to adjust the audio of the program being viewed so that it matches the movement of the lips of someone talking on the screen. This feature is built into your set, and it can be applied to all inputs.
  • Page 44: Dtv / Tv Tuner Setup

    DTV / TV Tuner Setup When you first use your VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A you will have to setup your TV for DTV / TV channels using the Initial Setup screens. If you did not do this or if your setup has changed, you can do this from the TV TUNER SETUP menu.
  • Page 45: Mts

    Press either the button to select On or Off. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. Version 4/8/2008 VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 46: Dtv / Tv Input Setup

    Sleep Timer selection. Press either button to select the timer to turn-off the TV in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed.
  • Page 47: Input Naming

    Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. Version 4/8/2008 VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual Press either the the letter or number belongs to this place. Press the...
  • Page 48: Closed Caption (Cc)

    Off and On to make the correct selection. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. Version 4/8/2008 VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 49: Digital Closed Caption Style (Digital Cc Style)

    Press the button to turn this feature On. It usually takes 60 or more minutes for this feature to run a full cycle, and then the TV will turn off automatically without any supervision. Note: Prolonged display of stationary images (such as on a video game or a computer or a still picture) will cause them to remain on the screen.
  • Page 50: Dtv / Tv Input Parental Control

    Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 49) does NOT reset the password. Version 4/8/2008 button to display www.VIZIO.com VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual...
  • Page 51: Tv Rating

    TV rating options. Press the MENU key to block (locked) or allow (unlocked). Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. Version 4/8/2008 VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 52: Movie Rating

    Check for New DTV Rating Check for New DTV Rating This option is designed to update the TV or Movie table of different ratings for programs being viewed in your local or regional area. It will allow the parental guidance control feature in your TV to have the most current parental control database for a digital signal.
  • Page 53: Blocked Unrated Programming

    Note: Make sure you write down and store the new password in a secure place. The Reset All Settings feature (see page 49) does NOT reset the password. Version 4/8/2008 VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 54: Hdmi Input Picture Adjustment

    HDMI Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the HDMI Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV or Parental Control adjustments.
  • Page 55: Video Input Picture Adjustment

    The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for DTV / TV adjustments. Version 4/8/2008...
  • Page 56: Video Input Setup

    Video Input Setup The Setup menu operates in the same way for Video Inputs (Component and AV) as for the DTV/TV input in section 4.5. The menu difference is that there is no icon along the top for TV adjustments. 4.12.1 4.12.1 4.12.1 Auto Phase (for Component input)
  • Page 57: Pc Input Picture Adjustment

    PC Input Picture Adjustment PC Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.2 for Brightness, Contrast, and Color Temperature. 4.14.1 Auto Adjust 4.14.1...
  • Page 58: Contrast

    Color (Red, Green or Blue) Indicator Bar as before. Use the button to adjust the color. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. Version 4/8/2008 VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 59: H-Size

    PC signal. Use the button to adjust the tuning. Press the LAST key once to return to the previous screen or repeatedly to return to your program if task has been completed. Version 4/8/2008 VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 60: Pc Input Audio Adjustment

    PC Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way for the PC Input as for the DTV / TV input in section 4.3. The menu difference is that there are no icons along the top for DTV / TV and Parental Control adjustments.
  • Page 61: Understanding Viewing Features

    When watching a widescreen broadcast or in this mode, the 16:9 Aspect Ratio (1.78:1 source) display image is shrunk horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen. The center of the image is not stretched. Version 4/8/2008 VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual www.VIZIO.com...
  • Page 62: Using A Cable Or Satellite Remote

    Using a Cable or Satellite Remote Your VIZIO remote uses codes 11758 and 10178 to work your PLASMA HDTV. To use a cable or satellite remote to work the PLASMA HDTV, refer to your cable or satellite remote user guide for more information on how to program the remote.
  • Page 63: Troubleshooting Guide

    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-(877) 698-4946 or techsupport@vizio.com...
  • Page 64: Telephone & Technical Support

    Customer support and quality service are integral parts of VIZIO’s commitment to service excellence. For technical assistance contact our VIZIO Technical Support Department via email or phone. Please have your VIZIO model number, serial number and date of purchase available before you call. Version 4/8/2008...
  • Page 65: 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. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference.
  • Page 66: Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Informat Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information Ion Ion

    (Set-Top Box required), Computer 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1366x768 via RGB and HDMI, Sound Enhancement. Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV). Color Temperature of 6500K/5400K/9300K (default) in Video, 6500K/9300K in VGA, Independent Red/Green/Blue adjustment in TV/Video/HDMI/VGA for user fine tuning of color temperature with reset. Speakers...
  • Page 67: 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 68: Index

    Contrast, 37, 58 Picture Mode, 36 Sharpness, 38 Tint, 38 DTV Special Features Closed Caption, 49 Version 4/8/2008 VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual Language, 46 Reset, 49 Sleep Timer, 46 DTV Tuner Setup Auto Search, 44 Daylight Saving, 45 Skip Channel, 44...
  • Page 69 Parental Control, 50 Picture Adjustment, 36 Special Features, 46 TV Audio Adjust Balance, 42 Bass, 41 Version 4/8/2008 VIZIO VP322 HDTV10A User Manual Simulated Surround Sound, 42 Speakers On/Off, 42 Treble, 42 Volume, 41 TV Picture Adjust Advanced Video, 39...

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