Vizio P42 - Controls and Remote Operation

VIZIO P42 HDTV User Manual
Version 1/18/2006 7
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections.................................................................. 6
1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Side Panel Controls.............................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Rear Panel Connections .....................................................................................................................................6
1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control.........................................................................................................................6
1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control ................................................................................................6
1.4.2 Remote Control Range ................................................................................................................................6
1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions .............................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment .................................................................................... 6
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?..............................................................................................................6
2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player..............................................................................................................................6
2.2.1 Using HDMI .................................................................................................................................................6
2.2.2 Using Component Video..............................................................................................................................6
2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV3)....................................................................................................................................6
2.2.4 Using Composite (AV) Video .......................................................................................................................6
2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box ..................................................................................................................6
2.3.1 Using HDMI .................................................................................................................................................6
2.3.2 Using Component Video..............................................................................................................................6
2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera .............................................................................................................6
2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF) .....................................................................................................................................6
2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV..............................................................................................6
2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV ...........................................................................................................6
2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR ...........................................................................................6
2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp ................................................................................................................6
2.7 Connecting a PC Computer ................................................................................................................................6
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television..................................................................... 6
3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up...................................................................................................................................6
3.2 Watching a TV Program ......................................................................................................................................6
3.3 Adjusting Basic Plasma TV Settings ...................................................................................................................6
3.4 DTV Tuner Setup ................................................................................................................................................6
3.4.1 Parental Controls for DTV............................................................................................................................6
3.4.2 DTV Channel Information ............................................................................................................................6
3.4.3 Program Information ....................................................................................................................................6
3.4.4 Setting a Password......................................................................................................................................6
3.5 Using the On Screen Display (OSD) ...................................................................................................................6
3.5.1 OSD Menu Operations ................................................................................................................................6
3.5.2 Picture Adjust ..............................................................................................................................................6
3.5.3 PC Picture Adjust ........................................................................................................................................6
3.5.4 PC Color Temperature.................................................................................................................................6
3.5.5 Audio Adjust ................................................................................................................................................6
3.5.6 TV Tuner Setup for TV.................................................................................................................................6
3.5.7 Parental Controls for TV ..............................................................................................................................6
3.5.8 PIP/POP Setup............................................................................................................................................6
3.5.9 Special Features..........................................................................................................................................6
3.5.10 Understanding Viewing Features...............................................................................................................6
3.5.11 Viewing Modes ..........................................................................................................................................6
3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode...............................................................................6
3.5.13 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings.............................................................................................................6
3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls.......................................................................................................................6
3.5.15 Setting the Sleep Timer .............................................................................................................................6
3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control.............................................................................................6
3.6.1 Programming for VCR .................................................................................................................................6
3.6.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box...........................................................................................................6
3.6.3 Programming for DVD Player ......................................................................................................................6
3.6.4 Searching for Component Codes ................................................................................................................6
3.7 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote ......................................................................................................................6
Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting............................................................... 6
4.1 Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................6
4.2 Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................................6