VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 1 www.VIZIOCE.com Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO VP42 High Definition Plasm
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 10 www.VIZIOCE.com 1.3 Rear Panel Connections Left Portion 1. DTV – Connect to an antenna
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 11 www.VIZIOCE.com Right Portion 4. HDMI 1 – Connect the primary source for digital video s
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 12 www.VIZIOCE.com 1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a compreh
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 13 www.VIZIOCE.com WIDE/Record – This button cycles through the available screen formats. The o
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 14 www.VIZIOCE.com ZOOM (- and +) – Use these buttons to increase or decrease the size o
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 15 www.VIZIOCE.com 1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into th
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 16 www.VIZIOCE.com Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment 2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 17 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD pl
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 18 www.VIZIOCE.com For DVD Players with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV and
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 19 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.2.2 Using Component Video Connecting your DVD Player (Better): 1.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 2 www.VIZIOCE.com THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CER
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 20 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV2) Connecting your DVD Player (Good): 1. Tur
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 21 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.2.4 Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting your DVD Player (Good):
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 22 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box 2.3.1 Using HDMI HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 23 www.VIZIOCE.com For Set-Top Boxes with DVI: 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma HDTV a
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 24 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.3.2 Using Component Video Connecting your Set-Top Box (Better): 1
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 25 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera 1. Turn off the power to th
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 26 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) 2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 27 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 28 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp 1. Turn off the power to the Pla
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 29 www.VIZIOCE.com 2.7 Connecting a PC Computer 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma HD
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 3 www.VIZIOCE.com Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 30 www.VIZIOCE.com Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television For ‘Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 31 www.VIZIOCE.com c. Press the button to highlight the TUNER MODE option. There are three c
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 32 www.VIZIOCE.com 3.2 Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 33 www.VIZIOCE.com 3.4 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote and program informa
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 34 www.VIZIOCE.com 3.5 Information on Plasma HDTV Status When you change TV channels or inputs, or pr
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 35 www.VIZIOCE.com Component (YPbPr) Input, no PIP AV Input, no PIP AV1 and AV2 Inform
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 36 www.VIZIOCE.com 3.5.2 With PIP and POP TV Input, with PIP DTV Input, with PIP
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 37 www.VIZIOCE.com Component Input, with PIP AV Input, with PIP AV1 and AV2 Informatio
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 38 www.VIZIOCE.com Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV 4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The re
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 39 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment 4.2.1 Picture Mode When the MENU button is p
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 4 www.VIZIOCE.com Opening the Package Your VIZIO VP42 HDTV and it accompanying accessories are carefu
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 40 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.2.5 Tint Press the button to highlight the Tint selection. Press the
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 41 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment 4.3.1 Volume When the MENU button is pressed,
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 42 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.3.5 Surround Press the button to highlight the Surround selection. Press
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 43 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.4.5 Digital Closed Caption Style When selecting Digital Closed Caption you are a
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 44 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.5 TV Tuner Setup When you first used your VP42 HDTV you will have setup your TV
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 45 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.6 DTV Tuner Setup When you first used your VP42 HDTV you will have setup your TV
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 46 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.6.5 Time Zone Setting the correct Time Zone for your area will ensure that the c
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 47 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.7.2 TV Rating Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.7.1 to display the
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 48 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.7.4 Blocked Unrated Programming Follow the procedure in the previous section 4.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 49 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.8 Video Input Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjust menu operates in the same
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 5 www.VIZIOCE.com Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VP42 HDTV are sold separately Wall M
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 50 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.11 Video Input Parental Control The Parental Control menu operates in the sam
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 51 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.13 PC Input Audio Adjustment The Audio Adjust menu operates in the same way f
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 52 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.14.1 Understanding Viewing Features Your Plasma HDTV features four viewing mode
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 53 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.14.3 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode Your TV features PIP mo
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 54 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.14.5 Setting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer lets you set a time delay to turn
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 55 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.15 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control You can program the remote con
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 56 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.15.3 Programming for DVD Player 1. Manually turn on the DVD Player. 2. Press
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 57 www.VIZIOCE.com Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.1 Maintenance Important 1. Make sure
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 58 www.VIZIOCE.com Problem Solution Power is ON but no screen image. Make sure the video cable suppl
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 59 www.VIZIOCE.com Tips for High-Definition Users. The Plasma HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 6 www.VIZIOCE.com Figure B Figure A Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting The VIZIO VP42 HDTV
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 60 www.VIZIOCE.com 5.4 Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 61 www.VIZIOCE.com Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information 6.1 Specifications Specifications Panel 41.
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 62 www.VIZIOCE.com 6.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions Analog TV: Today’s TV system using radio frequ
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 63 www.VIZIOCE.com 6.3 Index Accessories, 5 Adjustments Closed Caption, 13 Selecting the Screen Size,
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 64 www.VIZIOCE.com Troubleshooting Guide, 57 TV Audio Adjustment, 41 Parental Control, 46 Picture Adj
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 65 www.VIZIOCE.com 6.4 Limited Product Warranty Please read this warranty card carefully, it is a “ON
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 66 www.VIZIOCE.com 6.5 Component Program Codes Setup Code for VCR’s ABS 21972 Admiral 20048, 20209 Ai
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 67 www.VIZIOCE.com Setup Code for VCR’s Pioneer 20042, 20067 Polk Audio 20081 Profitronic 20240 Pros
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 68 www.VIZIOCE.com Setup Code for Cable Converters Torx 00003 Toshiba 00000 Trans PX 00276 Tristar 0
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 69 www.VIZIOCE.com Setup Code for DVD Players Lite-On 21158, 21058 Loewe 20511 Magnavox 20503, 20539,
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 7 www.VIZIOCE.com Table of Contents Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections...
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 70 www.VIZIOCE.com Setup Code for CD Players Zonda 30157 Setup Code for Audio Amplifiers Bose 30674
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 71 www.VIZIOCE.com Setup Code for TV’s Citizen 10060, 10030, 11928, 10092 Clarion 10180 Commercial So
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 72 www.VIZIOCE.com Setup Code for TV’s NAD 10156, 10178, 10866 National 10051 NEC 10154, 10156, 10051
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 73 www.VIZIOCE.com Setup Code for TV’s TVS 10463 VIZIO 11758, 11756, 10885, 10864 Vector Research 10
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 8 www.VIZIOCE.com 4.5 TV Tuner Setup .....
VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual Version 9/11/2006 9 www.VIZIOCE.com Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 Front Panel Power LED – Lights gree
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