VIZIO P50 HDTV20A User Manual
Version 12/6/2007
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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 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 Coaxial (RF)
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2.2.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV / TV
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2.2.2 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR
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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 Basic Set-Top Box
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2.4.1 Using Composite Video
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2.4.2 Using Coax (RF)
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2.5 Connecting Your DVD Player
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2.5.1 Using HDMI
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2.5.2 Using Component Video
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2.5.3 Using S-Video (AV3)
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2.5.4 Using Composite (AV) Video
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2.5.5 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera
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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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2.7.1 Preset PC Resolutions
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Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television
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3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up
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3.2 Watching a TV Program
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3.3 Adjusting Basic HDTV Settings
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3.4 Program Information
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3.5 Information on HDTV Status
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Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV
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4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD)
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4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment
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4.2.1 Picture Mode
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4.2.2 Brightness
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4.2.3 Contrast
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4.2.4 Color
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4.2.5 Tint
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4.2.6 Sharpness
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4.2.7 Color Temperature
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4.2.8 Advanced Video
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4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment
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4.3.1 Volume
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4.3.2 Bass
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4.3.3 Treble
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4.3.4 Balance
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4.3.5 Surround
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4.3.6 Speakers
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4.4 DTV / TV Tuner Setup
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4.4.1 Tuner Mode
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4.4.2 Auto Search
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4.4.3 Skip Channel
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4.4.4 Digital Audio Out
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4.4.5 Time Zone
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4.4.6 Daylight Saving
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