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VIZIO VP42 HDTV User Manual
Version 9/11/2006 7
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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..............................................................................................15
1.4.2 Remote Control Range..............................................................................................................................15
1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions ...........................................................................................15
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment ..................................................................................16
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?............................................................................................................16
2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player............................................................................................................................17
2.2.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................17
2.2.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................19
2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV2)..................................................................................................................................20
2.2.4 Using Composite (AV) Video.....................................................................................................................21
2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box................................................................................................................22
2.3.1 Using HDMI ...............................................................................................................................................22
2.3.2 Using Component Video............................................................................................................................24
2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera...........................................................................................................25
2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF)...................................................................................................................................26
2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV............................................................................................26
2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV .........................................................................................................27
2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR .........................................................................................27
2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp..............................................................................................................28
2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ..............................................................................................................................29
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television...................................................................30
3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up............................................................................................................................30
3.2 Watching a TV Program ....................................................................................................................................32
3.3 Adjusting Basic Plasma HDTV Settings ............................................................................................................32
3.4 Program Information..........................................................................................................................................33
3.5 Information on Plasma HDTV Status.................................................................................................................34
3.5.1 No PIP or POP ..........................................................................................................................................34
3.5.2 With PIP and POP .....................................................................................................................................36
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV...................................................................38
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................................................................38
4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment....................................................................................................................39
4.2.1 Picture Mode .............................................................................................................................................39
4.2.2 Contrast.....................................................................................................................................................39
4.2.3 Brightness..................................................................................................................................................39
4.2.4 Color..........................................................................................................................................................39
4.2.5 Tint.............................................................................................................................................................40
4.2.6 Sharpness .................................................................................................................................................40
4.2.7 Color Temperature.....................................................................................................................................40
4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment......................................................................................................................41
4.3.1 Volume ......................................................................................................................................................41
4.3.2 Bass...........................................................................................................................................................41
4.3.3 Treble ........................................................................................................................................................41
4.3.4 Balance......................................................................................................................................................41
4.3.5 Surround....................................................................................................................................................42
4.3.6 Speakers ...................................................................................................................................................42
4.4 DTV / TV Input Special Features.......................................................................................................................42
4.4.1 Language...................................................................................................................................................42
4.4.2 Sleep Timer ...............................................................................................................................................42
4.4.3 Analog Closed Caption..............................................................................................................................42
4.4.4 Digital Closed Caption ...............................................................................................................................42
4.4.5 Digital Closed Caption Style ......................................................................................................................43
4.4.6 PIP Position...............................................................................................................................................43
4.4.7 Image Cleaner ...........................................................................................................................................43
4.4.8 Reset All Settings ......................................................................................................................................43