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VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A User Manual Opening the Package Your VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A and it accompanying accessories are carefully packed in a cardboard carton that has been designed to protect it from transportation damage. Now you have opened the carton check that the VP50 HDTV20A is in good condition and that all of the accessories are included. The VP50 HDTV20A weighs over 120lbs and is about 49" wide x 34.5" tall we strongly advise that you have at least 2 people to unpack and install the HDTV. The glass surface can easily be scratched or broken so please handle the product gently and never place the HDTV with the glass facing downwards on a surface without protective padding. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and packing material for future shipping. Package Contents VIZIO VP50 HDTV20A VIZIO Remote Control by Universal Electronics Power Cord Safety Strap VIZIO Bezel and Screen Cleaning Cloth This User Manual Quick Setup Guide Registration Card VIP Services Brochure 2 (Double A) Batteries for the Remote Control Warranty Card and Repair Information Version 2/25/2008 4 www.VIZIO.com

Section	Page
Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections	9
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
4.2.2 Brightness	37
Contrast	38
Color	38
Tint	38
Sharpness	39
Color Temperature	39
4.2.8 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
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 Blocked Unrated Programming	51
Change the Password	51
4.7 HDMI Input Picture Adjustment	52
4.8 HDMI Input Audio Adjustment	52
HDMI Input Setup	52
4.10 Video Input Picture Adjustment	53
4.11 Video Input Audio Adjustment	53
4.12 Video Input Setup	53
4.13 Video Input Parental Control	54
4.14 PC Input Picture Adjustment	54
4.14.1 Auto Adjust	54
Brightness	54
Contrast	55
Color Temperature	55
H-SIZE	56
H. Position	56
V. Position	56
Fine Tune	56
4.15 PC Input Audio Adjustment	57
4.16 PC Input Setup	57
4.17 Understanding Viewing Modes	58
4.17.1 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Mode	59
4.17.2 Adjusting Basic PIP Settings	59
Chapter 5 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control	60
5.1.1 Programming for VCR	60
5.1.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box	60
5.1.3 Programming for DVD Player	61
5.1.4 Searching for Component Codes	61
5.2 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote	61
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting	62
6.1 Maintenance	62
6.2 Troubleshooting Guide	62
6.3 Telephone & Technical Support	64
6.4 Compliance	65
6.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement	65
Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Information	66
7.1 Specifications	66
7.2 Glossary – Standard Definitions	67
7.3 Index	68