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Vizio RP56 - 56" Rear Projection TV Manual

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    Chapter 1 2 3 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide Table of Contents Description Introduction Features Important Safeguards Package Contents Front Panel Controls Rear Panel Connections Side Connections Universal Remote Control PIP Remote Control Connecting Components Power Connection Which Video
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    42 Television Antenna Connection Protection 43 Cleaning & Maintenance 44 Cleaning the Screen 44 Cleaning the Exterior 44 Replacing the Filter 45 Replacing the Lamp 46 Status LEDs 48 Normal Operation 48 Error Codes 48 Troubleshooting Guide 49 Telephone & Technical Support 51
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide 1 Introduction Features • Huge 56-inch screen. • HDTV 16:9 Aspect Ratio. • Only 18.9 inches / 480 mm deep. • 75.9 lbs/34.5kg light. • Bright flicker free picture. • 480P, 720P, 1080I and HDTV signal compatibility. • 480i support for old NTSC television picture from DVD and CD.
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Important Safeguards • Read all the Safety Instructions and the User Manual before using the DLP TV. Keep these instructions DLP TV cabinet. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the DLP TV. • The DLP TV repair or service the
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    Package Contents V, Inc Rear Projection DLP TV. Power cord. Universal Remote control with two AA batteries. PIP Remote Control with two AAA batteries. This User Guide. VIZIO RP56 User Guide 040330 3
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Front Panel Controls Lamp Status LED Displays the status of the lamp of your DLP TV. Power LED Lights green when powered on. Power Switch the TV on by pressing the button once. To turn off the TV OSD options. Remote Control Sensor Point the Remote Control here as this is the
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    Rear Panel Connections VIZIO RP56 User Guide AC Input Socket Connect one end of the power cord here and connect the other end of the power cord to a wall socket. S-Video Connectors Connect to a VCR, DVD Connect to a VCR or DVD player. Component AV Connectors Connect to a DVD player or set-top box
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Side Connections Looking at the front of the DLP, there is a door on the lower left side near the front. Gently press on this door near the front and it will swing open revealing
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Universal Remote Control The Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be used to control up to eight different components. For ease of use with minimal room lighting the Remote Control has a back light that illuminates all of the buttons when any button is
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide WIDE Cycle through standard and widescreen viewing modes or access a programming guide such as the one that comes with a satellite dish setup. GUIDE does not work in TV mode. EXIT Exit the OSD, component or guide menus. Use these buttons to navigate the OSD menus. OK Confirm
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide - PIP + Decrease or increase the size of the PIP window when in the PIP mode. - PIP CH + Changes the TV channel in the PIP window when in the PIP mode and when TV mode is selected as the PIP video source. ZOOM Turn on or off the zoom mode. FREEZE Freeze the picture
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide PIP Remote Control SOURCE Selects the input source for the PIP window. SCAN Turn on or off PIP Scan when in the multi-PIP mode. When turned on, PIP Scan displays a TV channel for approximately four seconds and then automatically changes to the next TV channel. PIP Turn on or
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Universal Remote Control Battery Installation and Replacement When inserting the batteries, make sure they are installed in the correct polarity. Press latch and lift the cover off. Align the batteries for the correct Replace the cover by locating polarity (+ / -) shown in
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide 2 Connecting Components Power Connection Connect the power cord to the AC Input at the rear of the DLP TV and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. Which Video Connection should I use? The DLP TV has five different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Connecting your DVD Player Using Digital Video DVD players that have a digital interface compliant with the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standard, such as the Bravo Multimedia Player from V, Inc, should be connected to the DVI input of the DLP TV. Note: 1. Use TMDS signals
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    Using Component Video VIZIO RP56 User Guide 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Pr or Cr (red color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the Pr/Cr (red color) connector in the COMP 1 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV. 3. Connect the Pb or Cb (blue color)
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    Video VIZIO RP56 User Guide 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the AV 2 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV. 3. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the rear of your DVD
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    Using Composite Video VIZIO RP56 User Guide 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV 2 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV. 3. Connect the R (red color) and L (
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box Using Digital Video HDTV Set-Top Boxes that have a digital interface compliant with the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standard can be connected to the DVI input of the DLP TV. Note: 3. Use TMDS signals conforming to DVI standards. The TMDS
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Pr or Cr (red color) connector on the rear of your HDTV Set-Top Box to the Pr/Cr (red color) connector in the COMP 2 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV User Manual for more information about the video
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    Using RGB Video VIZIO RP56 User Guide 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and HDTV Set-Top Box. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB cable to the RGB output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the RGB input in the rear of your DLP TV. 3. Connect the Audio Out (Left + Right) on your HDTV
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    your VCR or Video Camera Using S-Video VIZIO RP56 User Guide 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and VCR or video camera. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on your VCR or video camera to the S-Video jack in the AV 1 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV. 3. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color
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    Using Composite Video VIZIO RP56 User Guide 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and VCR or video camera. 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the rear of your VCR or video camera to the Video (yellow color) connector in the AV 1 IN group on the rear of your DLP TV. 3. Connect the R (
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    your VCR VIZIO RP56 User Guide 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and VCR. 2. Connect the "Output to TV" (RF Out or Antenna Out) connector on the rear of your VCR to the TV/CABLE IN connector on the rear of your DLP TV. 3. Turn on the power to the DLP TV and VCR. 4. Select TV using the INPUT
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    Cable TV VIZIO RP56 User Guide 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV. 2. Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable box to the TV/CABLE IN connector on the rear of your DLP TV. 3. Turn on the power to the DLP TV 4. Select TV using the INPUT button on the front of the DLP TV. Note
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Connecting External Amplified Speakers If you wish to use external, amplified speakers you may do so by connecting them to the AUDIO OUT connectors on the rear of your DLP TV. 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and external speakers. 2. Connect the R (red color) and L (white
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Connecting an External Receiver or Amplifier You can connect an external receiver or amplifier to your DLP TV. Your DLP TV is equipped with an external speaker switch that can automatically send a remote turn-on/off signal to the connected external receiver or amplifier. 1.
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    Connecting a Computer Using DVI Video VIZIO RP56 User Guide 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and Computer. 2. Connect a DVI-D cable to the DVI output of your computer and the other end to the DVI input in the rear of your DLP TV. 3. Connect the Audio Out mini-jack on your computer to the DVI
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    Using RGB Video VIZIO RP56 User Guide 1. Turn off the power to the DLP TV and Computer. 2. Connect a 15-pin D-Sub RGB cable to the RGB output of your computer and the other end to the RGB input in the rear of your DLP TV. 3. Connect the Audio Out mini jack on your computer to the RGB Audio In L (
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide 3 Getting Started Turning your DLP TV On and Off 1. Plug the power cord into an AC wall socket. The POWER indicator on the front panel will light green. 2. Press the POWER button on the front panel or the POWER button on the Remote Control to power on the DLP TV. The LAMP
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The DLP TV features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets the user adjust and save contrast, brightness and other settings. The DLP TV saves changes made to the settings even if the DLP TV front of the DLP TV or the Remote Control and the Main
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    PICTURE ADJUST - PC Modes PIP SETUP VIZIO RP56 User Guide CONTRAST - Adjusts the contrast of the picture. BRIGHTNESS - Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Users may need to readjust the brightness after the DLP TV warms up. H POSITION - Adjusts the horizontal screen position. V POSITION -
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    INPUT SETUP TV TUNER SETUP AUDIO ADJUST 040330 VIZIO RP56 User Guide MAIN INPUT - Selects the video TV program must support the output option. INTERNAL SPEAKERS - Turns the built-in speakers on or off. REAR AUDIO OUT - Changes the audio output options on the DLP TV. FIXED - Bypasses the DLP TVs
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    PARENTAL CONTROLS SPECIAL FEATURES VIZIO RP56 User Guide ACCESS CODE - A password is required to open the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu. Users need the remote control to use this option. OSD H POSITION - Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD within the display image. OSD V POSITION - Adjusts the
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Remote Control Operation Common Sense Cautions ƒ Do not drop or mishandle the remote control. ƒ Do not get the remote control wet. If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. ƒ Avoid heat and humidity. ƒ When not using the remote will replace it the DLP TV will
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Programming the Universal Remote Control The TV Selection button has already been programmed to work with your Vizio RP56 DLP TV (program code 0080). You can program the other seven Component buttons on the Universal Remote Control to operate other components you have. 1.
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Checking the Component Codes If you have set up the Universal Remote Control using the "Searching for Component Code" procedure, you may need to find out which four-digit code is operating your equipment. To find out which code is operating your TV: 1. Press the TV button once.
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Teaching the Remote Control New Functions The remote control can learn up to 25 additional functions from the component's original remote control. Example: Your DVD player remote control has a scan function that you may use frequently. There is not a scan button on the remote
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Using the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode When the picture-in-picture mode (PIP) mode is active, one picture is displayed on the full screen (main picture) and the other picture is displayed in a small window (sub-picture). 1. Press the TV component button. 2. Press the PIP
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer lets you set a time when you want your DLP TV to turn off automatically. One minute before the timer turns off your DLP TV, the timer appears and shows the seconds remaining before your DLP TV turns off. You can set the sleep timer
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide 7. Press ƒ TV-Y (all children) ƒ TV-Y7 (older children) ƒ TV-G (general audience) ƒ TV-PG (guidance suggested) ƒ TV-14 (strongly cautioned) ƒ TV-MA and X buttons on the Universal Remote Control to select NO. 19. Press the EXIT button repeatedly to exit the OSD.
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Setting a Password You control access to the Parental Control features with a password. The default password is 0000. You can change the password to any four-digit number. To change the password: 1. Press the TV component button. 2. Press the MENU button on the Universal Remote
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Safety DLP TV installed as per the instructions in this manual. Do not modify parts. Doing so could cause the DLP TV to operate incorrectly and damage the DLP Engine. The DLP Engine is a major cost component and would be a substantial service
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTICE: 1.
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the DLP TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Cleaning & Maintenance Cleaning the Screen The screen of the DLP TV has been specially treated. To clean, users objects. Cleaning the Exterior The DLP TV is cooled by air circulated through the the DLP TV. If water or moisture gets inside the DLP TV, operating problems and
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Replacing the Filter The replaceable filter in the back of the DLP TV prevents dust from building up and assures good ventilation for the lamp. Do not operate your DLP TV without a filter. Check the filter every six months and replace as necessary to prevent heat damage. 1.
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Replacing the Lamp Users should replace the lamp in the projector approximately every 6,000 hours to maintain the best possible display image. Do not use a lamp past the rated lamp life. The high-pressure lamp may explode if handled incorrectly. Make sure that the DLP TV is
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide 6. Use the lamp removal handle to lift the lamp module straight out of the lamp bay. 7. Replace the lamp in the lamp module, and then insert the lamp module back into the lamp bay. Make sure to not touch the lamp. The oils from hands can cause the lamp to fail prematurely. 8.
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Status LEDs There are two status LEDs on the front of the DLP TV. Normal Operation State AC off Standby mode Power LED Not lit Green Warm-up/Cool down mode Operation mode Green Green Lamp LED Not lit Not lit Flashing Green Description AC power not connected AC power is
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Troubleshooting Guide Use the following information to solve common problems. Symptom DLP TV specifications. The picture does not fill the whole If the TV, AV1, AV2 or component is being used with 480i screen. input, use the screen width or WIDE button on the remote
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Symptom Possible Solutions The LED on the Universal Remote Replace the batteries with two (2) new alkaline batteries. Control does not blink when a See "Inserting batteries" on page 11. button is pressed. The Universal Remote Control LED blinks when a component selection
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective product which may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our trained support personnel can often resolve the problem over the phone. For more information
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    VIZIO RP56 User Guide Product Name Vizio RP56 DLP TV Screen Size 56-in Diagonal Aspect Ratio 16 : 9 Technology HD2 DLP by Texas Instruments Screen Gain 4.0 Brightness 400 Nits typical Contrast Ratio 1000:1 Lamp Rating 120W Lamp Life 6,000 hours Tuner NTSC Rear Inputs
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    1309 1189 0074 0176, 0186, 1176 VIZIO RP56 User Guide Setup Codes for Cable Coverters: ABC 0003, 0017 Americast 0053, 0157 0036, 0888 53 Setup Codes for DVD Players: Apex Denon Fisher GE Gradiente 0790 Uniden 0724, 0722 Zenith 0856 Setup Codes for TVs: AOC Admiral Aiko Aiwa Akai Alaron
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    , 0162 (for TV use 0250) 0035 (for TV use 0051), 0162 (for TV use 0250) 0060 (for TV use 0047), 0035 (for TV use 0051), 0048 (for TV use 0093) 0000, 0479 0240 0000, 0037 VIZIO RP56 User Guide Sharp Sony Symphonic Zenith 0048 (for TV use 0093) 0032 (for TV use 0000) 0000 0000 Setup Codes for VCRs
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    date. User Manual Read your User Manual carefully so that you will understand the operation of your VIZIO Display and how to adjust the user controls. Warranty Service For warranty service information, contact V, Inc. Customer Support at (714) 668-0588, 9:00am-5pm PST. Parts and service labor that
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