VIZIO P50HDTV User Manual
Version 5/23/2006
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections
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1.1 Front Panel
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1.2 Side Panel Controls
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1.3 Rear Panel Connections
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1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control
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1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control
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1.4.2 Remote Control Range
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1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions
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Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment
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2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?
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2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player
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2.2.1 Using HDMI
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2.2.2 Using Component Video
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2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV)
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2.2.4 Using Composite (AV) Video
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2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box
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2.3.1 Using HDMI
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2.3.2 Using Component Video
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2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera
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2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF)
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2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV
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2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV
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2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR
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2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp
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2.7 Connecting a PC Computer
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Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television
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3.1 Basic Plasma TV Start Up
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3.2 Watching a TV Program
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3.3 Adjusting Basic Plasma TV Settings
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3.4 DTV Tuner Setup
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3.4.1 Parental Controls for DTV
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3.4.2 DTV Channel Information
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3.4.3 Program Information
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3.4.4 Setting a Password
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3.5 Using the On Screen Display (OSD)
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3.5.1 OSD Menu Operations
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3.5.2 Image Settings for Video Inputs
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3.5.3 Advanced Image Settings for Video inputs
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3.5.4 Image Settings (for PC)
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3.5.5 Advanced Image Settings for PC
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3.5.6 Display Settings
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3.5.7 Audio Settings
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3.5.8 Parental Controls
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3.5.9 Setup
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3.5.10 Understanding Viewing Features
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3.5.11 Viewing Modes
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3.5.12 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode
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3.5.13 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings
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3.5.14 Using the Parental Controls
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3.6 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control
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3.6.1 Programming for VCR
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3.6.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box
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3.6.3 Programming for DVD Player
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3.6.4 Searching for Component Codes
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3.7 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote
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Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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4.1 Maintenance
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4.2 Troubleshooting Guide
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4.3 Telephone & Technical Support
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