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VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual Dear VIZIO Customer, Congratulations on your new VIZIO P50 HDTV20A High Definition Plasma Television purchase. Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. We hope you will experience many years of enjoyment from your new VIZIO P50 HDTV20A. For assistance, please call (949) 428-2525 or email us at [email protected]. To purchase or inquire about accessories and installation services for your VIZIO Plasma HDTV, please visit our website at www.VIZIO.com or call toll free at 888-VIZIOCE (888-849-4623). We recommend you register your VIZIO P50 HDTV20A either at our website www.VIZIO.com or fill in your registration card and mail it in. For peace of mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty, VIZIO offers onsite extended warranty service plans. These plans give additional coverage during the standard warranty period. Visit our website or call us to purchase a plan. Write down the serial number located on the back of your P50 HDTV20A. Purchase Date VIZIO is a registered trademark of V, Inc. HDMI logo and "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Version 12/6/2007 1 www.VIZIO.com

Section	Page
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	14
1.4.2 Remote Control Range	14
1.4.3 VIZIO Remote Control Precautions	14
1.4.4 Setting the Sleep Timer using Remote Control	14
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment	15
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?	15
2.2 Connecting Coaxial (RF)	16
Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV / TV	16
2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR	17
2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box	18
2.3.1 Using HDMI	18
2.3.2 Using Component Video	20
2.4 Connecting Your Basic Set-Top Box	21
2.4.1 Using Composite Video	21
Using Coax (RF)	21
2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player	22
2.5.1 Using HDMI	22
2.5.2 Using Component Video	24
2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV3)	25
2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video	25
2.5.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera	26
2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp	27
2.7 Connecting a PC Computer	28
2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions	28
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television	29
3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up	29
3.2 Watching a TV Program	34
Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings	34
3.4 Program Information	35
3.5 Information on HDTV Status	35
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV	36
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD)	36
4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment	37
Picture Mode	37
Brightness	37
Contrast	38
Color	38
Tint	38
Sharpness	39
Color Temperature	39
Advanced Video	40
DNR	40
Black Level Extender	40
White Peak Limiter	40
CTI	40
Flesh Tone	41
Adaptive Luma	41
4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment	42
Volume	42
Bass	42
Treble	43
Balance	43
Surround	43
Speakers	43
4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup	44
Tuner Mode	44
Auto Search	44
4.4.3 Skip Channel	44
Digital Audio Out	44
4.4.5 Time Zone	45
4.4.6 Daylight Saving	45
4.5 DTV / TV Input Setup	46
Language	46
4.5.2 PIP (Picture-in-Picture)	46
Sleep Timer	46
4.5.4 Analog Closed Caption	47
4.5.5 Digital Closed Caption	47
Digital Closed Caption Style	47
4.5.7 Image Cleaner	48
4.5.8 Reset All Settings	48
4.6 DTV / TV Input Parental Control	49
4.6.1 Channel Block	49
4.6.2 TV Rating	50
Movie Rating	51
4.6.4 Check for New DTV Rating	51
4.6.5 Blocked Unrated Programming	52
Change the Password	52
4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment	53
4.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment	53
HDMI Input Setup	53
4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment	54
4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment	54
Video Input Setup	54
4.13 Video Input Parental Control	55
4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment	55
4.14.1 Auto Adjust	55
Brightness	55
4.14.3 Contrast	56
Color Temperature	56
H-SIZE	57
H. Position	57
4.14.7 V. Position	57
Fine Tune	57
4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment	58
4.16 PC Input Setup	58
4.17 Understanding Viewing Modes	59
4.17.1 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode	60
4.17.2 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings	60
Chapter 5 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control	61
5.1.1 Programming for VCR	61
5.1.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box	61
5.1.3 Programming for DVD Player	62
5.1.4 Searching for Component Codes	62
5.2 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote	62
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting	63
6.1 Maintenance	63
6.2 Troubleshooting Guide	63
6.3 Telephone & Technical Support	65
6.4 Compliance	66
6.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement	66
Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Information	67
7.1 Specifications	67
7.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions	68
7.3 Index	69