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Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction ................................................................................................................................2 1.1 - Before Use ......................................................................................................................................... 2 1.2 - Specifications..................................................................................................................................... 2 1.3 - Open
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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1 - Before Use Congratulations on your VIZIO P42 42” Plasma Television purchase. Thank you for your support of V, Inc. and its Plasma Television product line. The P42 is a precise electronic product and you should read the following instructions carefully to maximize the performance of the product. It has passed the Class-B EMC test and the UL and CSA safety certifications and you can be assured of the highest quality display with the utmost reliability. Aft
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1.3 - Opening the Package • The VIZIO P42 is packaged in a carton together with other standard accessories. Any optional accessories are packed separately in another carton. • The weight of the Plasma Display is approximately 85 lbs. Due to the size and weight of the product, it is recommended that it be handled by a minimum of 2 persons. • The protective glass and the glass substrate are installed on the front of the product. Since both glasses can be easily scratched or broken, please
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1.5 - Important Safety Guidelines This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the product. Read the following safety instructions before operating the display. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. • To avoid the risk of electric shock or componen
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1.6 - Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the Plasma TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenn
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1.7 - Package Contents VIZIO P42 Plasma TV VIZIO Universal Remote Control 42 mm Stand-Off Screws for the Bottom of the TV – 2 QTY 55 mm Stand-Off Screws for the Top of the TV – 2 QTY Power Cord RCA Cable This User Guide IMPORTANT: Save the original box and all the packing material for future shipping needs. Note: Your product may also include various other accessories depending on region of purchase. Version - 2/21/2005 6 www.viz
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1.8 - Front Panel Controls Volume ◄/ ► - These buttons are used to increase or decrease the speaker volume. While the OSD is active, these buttons function as adjustment controls in the OSD menus. Channel / – These buttons are used to increase or decrease the selected channels. While the OSD is active, these buttons function as select controls in the OSD menus. Input - Repeated pressing of this button steps through the input sources in sequence. Once you have stepped through th
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1.9 - Rear Panel Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1. RF (TV Input) – Connect to the antenna, satellite or cable service 2. Component (YPbPr) Input - Connect the external video devices with component output, such as a DVD player or set-top box. 3. Audio In, Right and Left (R/L) – Connect the external audio from the component video source such as a DVD player or set-top box. 4. S-Video1 – Connect the S-Video to external video dev
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1.10 - VIZIO Universal Remote Control The VIZIO Universal Remote Control is a comprehensive remote that can be used to control up to four different components. The remote control button functions are explained on the following pages. VIZIO Universal Remote Control Button Description 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 10 12 11 14 13 15 16 17 19 18 21 22 20 23 25 24 26 27 28 29 31 30 32 33 35 34 36 Version - 2/21/2005 9 www.vizioce.com
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1.10.1 - Key Remote Control Functions 1. SETUP - This button starts all programming sequences. 2. Remote LED – Blinks when the remote is being programmed or is sending a signal to your Plasma Display. 3. POWER - Press this key to turn the Plasma Display On from Standby mode. Press it again to return to the Standby mode. 4. AUX – This button selects a programmed component. 5. CBL – This button selects a programmed cable TV set-top box or selects a programmed satellite TV set-top box.
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20. Reverse/AV1 – This button rewinds the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. Additionally, this button will select the AV1 component in TV mode. 21. Play/SVid1 – This button plays the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. Additionally, this button will select the SVid1 component in TV mode. 22. Forward/YPbPr – This button forwards the CD, DVD or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. Addition
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1.10.2 - Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover. Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: • Only use the specified AA batteries. • Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. • Inserting
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1.10.3 - Remote Control Range • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor to transmit the commands. • Do not place any obstacles between the remote control and the receiver window. • The effective range of the remote control is approximately 32 feet (10 meters) from the front of the receiver window, 30º to the left and right, 20º up and down. 1.10.4 - Precautions for the VIZIO Universal Remote Control • Remote control should
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Chapter 2 - Connecting Components 2.1 - Which Video Connection Should I Use? The VIZIO P42 Plasma TV has five different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic one to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Cable and Connector Description Quality OK Coaxial RF. This is the only connection that has the audio and the video in one cable. If you have an antenna, this is the only way you can connect it to the Plasma TV. If you have a VCR, you can connect your an
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2.2 - Connecting Your DVD Player You have several options for connecting your DVD player to your new P42 Plasma TV - DVI, Component, S-Video, and Composite inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. 2.2.1 - Using Digital Video DVD players that have a digital interface compliant with the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standard, such as the BRAVO D2 DVI Enabled DVD Player from V, Inc., should be connected to the DVI input of t
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2.2.2 - Using Component Video Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Y (green color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the corresponding Y (green color) connector in the Component Video/Audio In connections (green band) in the rear of your Plasma TV. 3. Connect the Pb (blue color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the corresponding Pb (blue color) connector in the Component Video/Aud
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2.2.3 - Using S-Video Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video1 jack in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the rear of your Plasma TV. 3. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the rear of your DVD player to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the Video/Audio IN connections (yello
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2.2.4 - Using Composite Video Installation: 1. Turn off the power to the Plasma TV and DVD player. 2. Connect the Video (yellow color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the Video1 connector in the Video/Audio IN connections (yellow band) in the rear of your Plasma TV. 3. Connect the R (red color) and L (white color) audio connectors on the rear of your DVD player to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio input connectors in the V
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2.3 - Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box You have several options for connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to your new P42 Plasma TV: Component, DVI and RGB inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. 2.3.1 - 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 Plasma TV. Note: a) Use TMDS signals conforming to DVI s
